The Ceremony
“A ritual for the dead. A reckoning for the living.”
Synopsis
Two troubled migrant workers in a Bradford car wash are dragged into an escalating moral crisis as night falls. Each of them carries private hopes, traumas, and beliefs shaped by their diverse cultures. The two men must find a way to work out their differences if they're to stand any chance of saving themselves and their sanity.
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UK theatrical trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack King
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack King
- Original Title
- The Ceremony
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Kurdish, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Cosmosquare Films, Strive Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack King
Jack King
Hollie Bryan, Robbie Bryant, Lucy Meer
Department Leadership Roster
Jack King
Writer
Jack King
Director
Hollie Bryan
Producer
Lucy Meer
Producer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Ceremony about?
Two troubled migrant workers in a Bradford car wash are dragged into an escalating moral crisis as night falls. Each of them carries private hopes, traumas, and beliefs shaped by their diverse cultures. The two men must find a way to work out their differences if they're to stand any chance of saving themselves and their sanity.
Who directed The Ceremony?
The Ceremony was directed by Jack King.
Who stars in The Ceremony?
The principal cast of The Ceremony includes Tudor Cucu-Dumitrescu, Erdal Yıldız, Mo'min Swaitat, Liam Thomas, Catalin Vasile.
When was The Ceremony released and how long is it?
The Ceremony was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ceremony?
The Ceremony holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).