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Synopsis

In a life where violence begets violence, 13-year-old Nico reacts to a beating from his brother by stealing his cat. He then engages in an act of wanton brutality with devastating consequences, in this powerful and affecting film.

Details

Year
2008
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
12 mins
Format
HiDef Cam
Director
Martin Smith
Producer
Karen Smyth
Editor
Martin Smith
Screenwriter
Martin Smith
Director of Photography
Tom Townend
Principal cast
David McNeil, Tony Martin, Ryan Wallace, John Cowan, Paul Stewart

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

La Belle Allée Productions

61 Holland Street
Glasgow G2 4NJ
Scotland
UK

T +44 (0)14 1287 9668

info@labelleallee.com

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