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Director Johnny Barrington
Screenplay Johnny Barrington
Producer Chris Young
Cast Louis McCartney, Ella Lily Hyland, Mark Lockyer
Sales agent MK2
Broadcaster BBC
Credits summary A Young Films production, supported by BBCFIlm and BFI
Festival highlights Edinburgh International Film Festival
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Sales agent MK2
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