"Before adulthood comes..."

2006

1h 31m

6.3(193 votes)

Drama

Overview

A day in the life of a group of troubled 15-year-olds growing up in west London.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Aml Ameen

Trife

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Red Madrell

Alisa

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Noel Clarke

Sam

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Adam Deacon

Jay

Acting

Jaime Winstone

Becky

Acting

Nicholas Hoult

Blake

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Cornell John

Uncle Curtis

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Rafe Spall

Lenny

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Christopher Villiers

Mr. Fineal

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David Schaal

Taxi Driver

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Madeleine Fairley

Claire

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