About this movie
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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friendship
bisexuality
coming of age
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Questions about Speak Like a Child
How long is Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child has a runtime of 1h 17m (1 hour and 17 minutes).
Who directed Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child was directed by John Akomfrah and released in 1998.
What genre is Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child is a Drama film (1998).
Who stars in Speak Like a Child?
The cast of Speak Like a Child includes Cal MacAninch, Rachel Fielding, Fraser Ayres, Alison Mac, Carla Henry.
What is the TMDB rating for Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child has a TMDB rating of 4.3/10 based on 4 votes.
