
Speak Like a Child
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.
Release Date: 1998-09-04

Cal MacAninch
Billy

Rachel Fielding
Ruby

Fraser Ayres
Sammy (Age 14)

Serena Gordon
Matron

Janine Birkett
Sammy's Mother

Helen Lederer
Ms Feggetter

Shirley Henderson
Woman in Dream (uncredited)

Ian Reddington
Master

Daniel Newman
Billy (Age 14)

Richard Mylan
Sammy