A Fluorescent Sky

Hector is a widower who owns a corner shop with his young daughter Cleo. With the threat of a new 'Hypermark' opening, Hector battles for the store's survival while Cleo longs for the world beyond.

Cast

Martin Portlock

as Hector

Konstanza Firth-Radford

as Cleo

Olivia Sirley

as Lila

Fenia Gianni

as Julie

Beth Bainbridge

as Diana

Luke Lowry

as Scott

Chrissie Derrington

as Belinda

Alastair Park

as Seb

Honor Davis-Pye

as Maya

Hayley Davis

as Maya's Mother

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