Junkhearts ( Junk hearts )

Junkhearts (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Junk hearts
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2011 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Tinge Krishnan

Written By:
Simon Frank

Actors:
Eddie Marsan ..... Frank
Tom Sturridge ..... Danny
Romola Garai ..... Christine
Candese Reid ..... Lynette
Shaun Dooley ..... Josh
Bhasker Patel ..... Hasan
Debra Baker ..... Receptionist
John Boyega ..... Jamal
Chris Coghill ..... Banker
Nabil Elouahabi ..... Fisherman
Valerie Gogan ..... Evie
Shobna Gulati ..... Beth
Dan Love ..... Goth
Shaun Lucas ..... Security Guard
Lori MacFadyen ..... Office Worker

Synopsis:

Eddie Marsan (Vera Drake, The Disappearence Of Alice Creed) and Romola Garai (The Hour, Atonement) star in this gritty urban drama about life on the harsh streets of London. Frank is an ex-soldier plagued by disturbing memories of an unspeakable past whose life collides with a young homeless girl which blossoms into an unlikely friendship. As the pair's relationship develops, their association is disrupted by the appearance of Lynette's psychotic drug-dealing boyfriend Danny (played by rising star Tom Sturridge, The Boat That Rocked, On The Road). After insinuating himself into Frank's flat, it becomes apparent that things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. Junkhearts is the debut feature film from BAFTA winning film-maker Tinge Krishnan, and a striking example of British independent film-making.

Frank is an ex-soldier, haunted by a violent past. He lives alone, drowning his nightmares with alcohol. Lynette, a young rough sleeper sits in the cold waiting for loose change to fall on her lap; but her luck seems to change when she meets Frank who despite his misgivings, offers her a place to stay. Their relationship blossoms. For the first time in years he sobers up and life takes on some meaning. But Lynette is not all she seems. Recruited by her drug dealer boyfriend, Danny, to find a new base for his dealing, she has targeted Frank. When her genuine fondness for him and their emerging friendship takes her by surprise, she attempts to break away from her previous life.

Frank is an ex-soldier, haunted by a violent past. He lives alone, drowning his nightmares with alcohol. Christine - smart and successful... on the surface, tackles life as a single working mother by immersing herself in drugs, parties and sex. Lynette, a young rough sleeper watches Christine stumble out of a club whilst she sits in the cold waiting for loose change to fall on her lap; her luck seems to change when she meets Frank who despite his misgivings, offers her a place to stay.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 22 February, 2012.