Wasteman

Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.

Cast

David Jonsson

as Taylor

Tom Blyth

as Dee

Alex Hassell

as Paul

Neil Linpow

as Robby

Paul Hilton

as Browning

Corin Silva

as Gaz

Layton Blake

as Maxi

Jack Barker

as Cook up Prisoner

Fred Muthui

as Prisoner in Cell

Lunga Anele-Skosana

as Nurse

Reviews

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“Taylor” (David Jonsson) has been told that early release might be in the offing if he can keep his nose clean for a few more weeks in prison. He generally keeps himself to himself, and offers the floor’s drug pedlars a short back and sides now and again in return for a supply of pills. When the new...

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