Project Detail

Trace

Synopsis

Karen escapes to Brighton from her unreliable partner taking her daughter, Sally, with her. On the beach she fears for Sally's safety when a mysterious man, John, approaches. Despite her initial pre-conception, John is a warm, friendly man who ignites Karen and Sally's imagination at this transitional moment in their lives.

Details

Year
2008
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 50 secs
Format
35mm
Director
Gavin Toomey
Producer
John Paul Chapple
Editor
Natasha Wilkinson
Screenwriter
Gavin Toomey
Director of Photography
Nic Milner
Sound
Ben Norrington
Composer
Gavin Toomey
Principal cast
Kate Dickie, Peter Henderson, Maia Page Rubio

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Beautiful Train Ltd.

T +44 (0)7930 420 651

Sales Company

Beautiful Train Ltd.

T +44 (0)7930 420 651

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