Girl

A young mother is forced to face the truth of her past life as her daughter approaches adolescence and strives for new freedom.

Cast

Déborah Lukumuena

as Grace

Danny Sapani

as Samuel

Le'Shantey Bonsu

as Ama

Liana Turner

as Fiona

Ayesha Antoine

as Lisa

Caroline Deyga

as Mhairi

Lael Tamakloe

as Grace, young

Jenni Keenan-Green

as Ms. Seample

Owen Whitelaw

as Ian

Mark Cox

as Alan

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Though the narrative is a little too undercooked here, this film does present us with two characterful performances from Déborah Lukumuena and Le'Shantey Bonsu. The former is "Grace" - a woman who lives in a rundown Glasgow high-rise with her daughter "Ama". Their's is a loving relationship tinged w...

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