The unloved [videorecording (DVD)] / Film4 presents in association with EM Media Revolution Films ; directed by Samantha Morton ; written by Tony Grisoni ; produced by Kate Ogborn.
Molly Windsor, Robert Carlyle, Susan Lynch, Lauren Socha. Special features: deleted scenes ; Samantha Morton interview with journalist David Poland.
Summary:
A powerful and personal look at the strength and resilience of youth. Tells the story of eleven-year-old Lucy seeking refuge as a ward of the state from her abusive father. Placed in a tumultuous foster home, Lucy befriends her rebellious teenage roommate Lauren, and together they navigate the cold and uncaring world before them. Captures the subtle magic and melancholy of childhood while painting an honest portrait of a girl torn between a broken family and an inept social system.
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