A Way of Life
“In the real world there are no happy endings”
Synopsis
At 17 Leigh-Anne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behaviour becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbour grow.
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A Way of Life - Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-08
Top Cast
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Leigh-Anne Williams
Gary Sheppeard
Robbie Matthews
Dean Wong
Stephen Rajan
Sara Gregory
Julie Osman
Oliver Haden
Hassan Osman
Brenda Blethyn
Annette
Eli Williams
Rebecca Williams
Darcy Williams
Rebecca Williams
Lynsey Richards
Helen
Victoria Pugh
Social Worker
Amy Morgan
Karen Williams
Gareth Gethyn Evans
Evin
Philip Howe
Jacob
Ri Richards
Brenda Williams
Nathan Jones
Gavin Williams
Lynne Seymour
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Screenplay & Story
- Amma Asante
- Original Title
- A Way of Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Verve Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amma Asante
Amma Asante
Ian Wilson
Steve Singleton, Clare Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Amma Asante
Director
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Steve Singleton
Editor
Clare Douglas
Editor
Amma Asante
Writer
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What is A Way of Life about?
At 17 Leigh-Anne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behaviour becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbour grow.
Who directed A Way of Life?
A Way of Life was directed by Amma Asante.
Who stars in A Way of Life?
The principal cast of A Way of Life includes Stephanie James, Gary Sheppeard, Dean Wong, Sara Gregory, Oliver Haden.
When was A Way of Life released and how long is it?
A Way of Life was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Way of Life?
A Way of Life holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.