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"Two fractured souls. A million blinding lights."

2016

1h 50m

6.2(22 votes)

Drama

Overview

A story set in the north English seaside town of Blackpool and centered on two kindred spirits who form an unlikely friendship.

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Production Companies

Gateway Films

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Timothy Spall

Joseph

Timothy Spall

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Juno Temple

Ria

Juno Temple

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Hayley Squires

Kaz

Hayley Squires

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Matt Ryan

Dex

Matt Ryan

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Susan Lynch

Angie

Susan Lynch

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Joanna Roth

Tanya

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Terry Stone

Landlord

Terry Stone

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Tony Pitts

Col

Tony Pitts

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Reece Noi

Damo

Reece Noi

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Melanie Clare

Carol

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Liz Hulme Davison

Kindly Waitress

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Adam Riley

Cafe Worker

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Ellie Wilkes

Cafe Manager

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