Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.

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Cast

Cal MacAninch

Billy

Rachel Fielding

Ruby

Fraser Ayres

Sammy (Age 14)

Serena Gordon

Matron

Janine Birkett

Sammy's Mother

Helen Lederer

Ms Feggetter

Shirley Henderson

Woman in Dream (uncredited)

Ian Reddington

Master

Daniel Newman

Billy (Age 14)

Richard Mylan

Sammy