UK,
2016, 83 min
Directed by:
Jane GullScreenplay:
Duncan PavelingComposer:
Barrington PheloungCast:
Steven Brandon, Pixie Le Knot, Darren Kent, Suzanna Hamilton, Will Rastall, Jason Wright, Sara Dee, Keith Chanter, Shana SwashPlots(1)
A sudden bereavement throws Luke, a fiercely independent young man with Down's syndrome, into a daunting new environment where he finds unexpected support from his feisty, streetwise carer and a local heir dealing with his own demons. As friendships bloom and long-buried secrets are revealed, Luke verges dangerously close to disaster. My Feral Heart is a beautifully realised, understated character study bolstered by strong performances, distinctive cinematography and a deeply evocative score. (Edinburgh International Film Festival)
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