Sixteen
Synopsis
Jumah is about to turn 16 and is already in need of a fresh start. Burdened with the shameful legacy of a past as a child soldier in the Congo, he lives with his adoptive mother in west London, where he struggles to keep a lid on his history of violence. One night, enjoying a rare carefree evening out with a new friend, Jumah witnesses something that draws him seemingly inescapably into his old ways. As he and others around him begin to question whether he can ever stop being a soldier, he’s set on a path to find out who he truly wishes to be.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Brown
- Original Title
- Sixteen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Seize Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Brown
Rob Brown
Jake Hume, Nic Jeune
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Rob Brown
Writer
Rob Brown
Director
Jake Hume
Producer
Nic Jeune
Producer
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What is Sixteen about?
Jumah is about to turn 16 and is already in need of a fresh start. Burdened with the shameful legacy of a past as a child soldier in the Congo, he lives with his adoptive mother in west London, where he struggles to keep a lid on his history of violence. One night, enjoying a rare carefree evening out with a new friend, Jumah witnesses something that draws him seemingly inescapably into his old ways. As he and others around him begin to question whether he can ever stop being a soldier, he’s set on a path to find out who he truly wishes to be.
Who directed Sixteen?
Sixteen was directed by Rob Brown.
Who stars in Sixteen?
The principal cast of Sixteen includes Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rachael Stirling, Fady Elsayed, Sam Spruell, Rosie Day.
When was Sixteen released and how long is it?
Sixteen was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.