A film that gives a child's eye view of the U.K.'s government-run care system for orphans and children in danger.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Molly Windsor | ... |
Lucy
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| Robert Carlyle | ... |
Lucy's Father
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| Susan Lynch | ... |
Lucy's Mother
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| Craig Parkinson | ... |
Ben
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| Andrea Lowe | ... |
Vicky
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| Karl Collins | ... |
Karl
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| Johann Myers | ... |
Johann
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| Michael Socha | ... |
Michael
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Darren Campbell | ... |
Darren
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Kerry Stacey | ... |
Jackie
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Ladene Hall | ... |
Ladene
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Penny Morton | ... |
Penny
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Marie Wheeler-King | ... |
Marie
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| Lauren Socha | ... |
Lauren
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Christopher Russell | ... |
Connor
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Lauren Cholerton | ... |
Sharon
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Kennedy Banton | ... |
Kennedy
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Kieran Wyer | ... |
Kieran
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Sam Burton | ... |
Sam
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Katie Withers | ... |
Jules
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Otis Thomas | ... |
Otis
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Mujtaba Amiri | ... |
Muj
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Marcus Walters | ... |
Marcus
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Liz Cording | ... |
Senior Social Worker
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| Collette Cooper | ... |
PC Cooper
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| Mark Oliver | ... |
PC Oliver
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| Carolina Giammetta | ... |
Teacher
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Jane Miller | ... |
Security Guard
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Bobby Dosanjh | ... |
Security Guard
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Directed by
| Samantha Morton | ||
Written by
| Tony Grisoni | ... | (screenplay) |
| Samantha Morton | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Andrew Eaton | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Elliott | ... | co-producer |
| Liza Marshall | ... | executive producer |
| Kate Ogborn | ... | producer |
Music by
| Cécile Schott | ... | (as Colleen) |
Cinematography by
| Thomas Townend | ||
Editing by
| Colin Monie | ||
Editorial Department
| Matthew Bristowe | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Harry Connolly | ... | dailies |
| James Cundill | ... | on-line editor |
| Lorene Dewett | ... | first assistant editor |
| Rachael Watmough | ... | dailies coordinator |
Casting By
| Shaheen Baig | ||
Production Design by
| Jane Levick | ||
Art Direction by
| Arwel Evans | ||
| Andrew Ranner | ||
Costume Design by
| Sarah Blenkinsop | ||
Makeup Department
| Kirstin Chalmers | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
Production Management
| Aisha Bicknell | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Vicky Chapman | ... | unit manager |
| Emma Murphy | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gayle Dickie | ... | third assistant director |
| Zoe Liang | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Adam Ali | ... | construction manager |
| Hannah Boyton | ... | graphic artist |
| Stephen Craighill | ... | production buyer |
| Alex Giles | ... | props |
| Matt Wells | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Tim Barker | ... | sound editor / sound recordist |
| Chinna Boapeah | ... | sound maintenance engineer |
| Richard Davey | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gernot Fuhrmann | ... | sound effects editor |
| Roger Morris | ... | adr mixer |
| Matthew Skelding | ... | dialogue editor |
| Chris Treble | ... | assistant sound re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Stephen Elson | ... | visual effects producer: Baseblack |
| Max Horton | ... | digital colourist |
| Begoña Lopez | ... | DI producer |
| Chris Panton | ... | digital compositor: Baseblack London |
Stunts
| Marc Cass | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Ashby | ... | grip |
| Stephen Cornacchia | ... | camera trainee |
| John Donne | ... | key grip |
| Adam Harris | ... | electrician |
| Chris Hewitt | ... | assistant grip |
| James Matai | ... | video assist |
Casting Department
| Aisha Bywaters | ... | casting assistant (as Aisha Waters) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cesca Dvorak | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Dan Hodgett | ... | locations executive: EM Media |
| James Khouri | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Lucy Bright | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Irene Chawko | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Colin Batchford | ... | security |
| Anna Griffin | ... | director's assistant / researcher |
| Nion Hazell | ... | production coordinator |
| Dan Hillsdon | ... | production accountant |
| Sarah Lucas | ... | production runner |
| Arif Mahmood | ... | production runner |
| Davina Pem | ... | assistant accountant |
| Kaye Thurgood | ... | lead chaperone |
| Matthew Whitney | ... | floor runner |
Thanks
| Juliette Larthe | ... | special thanks |
| Eva Yates | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (2009) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2009) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- Oscilloscope (2009) (Non-US) (Streaming)
- Oscilloscope (2011) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- EM Media (funding)
- EuroKids & Adults International Casting and Model Agency (extras casting)
- European Regional Development Fund (funding)
- Midnight Digital (Dailies)
- PS-PostScript (post-production scripts)
- Post Modern Sound (ADR recording facility)
- Procam Take 2 (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
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Lucy is eleven years old. Having been neglected by her estranged mother and father, she is placed in a children's home. Through her eyes, we follow Lucy's struggle to cope with the system. Her saving is her self-belief and her certainty that she is being watched over and protected by the holy spirit. Hers is a heroic quest for love, beauty and transcendence. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Samantha Morton wished The Unloved to be filmed for television rather than for Cinema. The reason being is that she thought, as in her own childhood experiences with going to the cinema, younger audiences' might not afford the price of a cinema ticket. Thus, younger audiences' would see this production "for free". See more » |
| Soundtracks | Party See more » |
| Quotes |
Lucy:
[Lucy's mother is hugging her daughter and crying hysterically at the bus stop. Lucy thinks that she has done something wrong by going to visit her mom away from her foster home]
... I'm sorry. Lucy's Mother: [sounding lividly angry] Don't you EVER be sorry for visiting your mum! [Lucy's mother hugs her daughter again before letting her get onto the bus] See more » |