Far From the Plains

As great storms loom and his mother fades into depression, 14-year-old Frankie finds refuge in a South London stable, but when the storm breaks, he must confront the reality of loss and find hope in unlikely places.

Cast

Amari Bacchus

as Frankie

Kojey Radical

as James

Faith Alabi

as Rhea

Elena Mazzon

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