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.
Cal MacAninch
as Billy
Rachel Fielding
as Ruby
Fraser Ayres
as Sammy (Age 14)
Alison Mac
as Ruby (Age 14)
Carla Henry
as Dorothy
Gavin Green
as Bernie
Emma Armitage
as Katy
Tim Bird
as David
Dawn Fletcher
as Betty
Adam Moran
as Freddy Banes
Adam Pearson
as Bobby Banes
Tracy Emmerton
as Sally
