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Overview
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An urban fairytale.Plot:
In a suburb of London, young Jamie is escaping sport hours, to avoid being the victim of his comrades. Young Ste, his neighbor, is beaten by his father, and comes to sleep overnight. They discover new feelings, sleeping in the same bed. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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4 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Extremely Moving moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Linda Henry | ... | Sandra Gangel | |
| Meera Syal | ... | Miss Chauhan | |
| Glen Berry | ... | Jamie Gangel | |
| Martin Walsh | ... | Mr. Bennett | |
| Steven M. Martin | ... | Ryan McBride | |
| Scott Neal | ... | Ste Pearce | |
| Tameka Empson | ... | Leah Russell | |
| Andrew Fraser | ... | Jayson | |
| Ben Daniels | ... | Tony | |
| John Savage | ... | Lenny | |
| Julie Smith | ... | Gina | |
| Jeillo Edwards | ... | Rose | |
| Anna Karen | ... | Marlene | |
| Garry Cooper | ... | Ronnie Pearce | |
| Daniel Bowers | ... | Trevor Pearce |
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Rated R for sexuality, pervasive strong language and some drug content.Parents Guide:
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90 minCountry:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Argentina:13 | Singapore:(Banned) | Australia:MA | Finland:K-8 | France:U | Germany:12 | Italy:T | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:12MOVIEmeter: 
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The rainbow depicted early in the movie foreshadows to the nature of the movie. The gay community associates itself with the rainbow. moreGoofs:
Continuity: At the party, Leah is holding an object in her hand. If you look closely, you notice that the larger white end is in her hand with the gray thin end on top. When the shot is zoomed out, you can tell it's now upside down with Leah holding the gray thin end in her hand. moreQuotes:
Leah: Don't suppose you've got any jobs in your new pub?Sandra: No. But if I ever do turn it into a brothel I'll get back to you, ok?
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A wonderful story of gay teenagers that is ideal for parents to show their children; so that they understand that gay people may be different, but not bad. Faithful to the play, great music score and gives a real feeling of English tenements.