Side by Side
Synopsis
Lauren and her younger brother Harvey risk being taken into care when their grandmother, who is their legal guardian, becomes ill. Lauren accepts the offer of a scholarship to a prestigious sports academy on the understanding that she and Harvey stay together while living with Janice, her duplicitous and ambitious agent. It soon becomes clear that there are plans to split the pair up; when Harvey runs away to find their long-lost grandfather, who hasn’t been heard from for years, Lauren follows. En route the pair discover that, despite all their differences, when they are side by side they are strong enough to deal with anything. This beautifully shot British debut is part family drama, part coming of age story and a road trip that nods towards some of the greats of children’s literature. The young leads give compelling and moving performances that make for an emphatically British family film that’s refreshingly free of even the hint of a franchise. (Source: LFF programme)
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SIDE BY SIDE (BFI Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Landon
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew James Wilkinson, Arthur Landon
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe, Dan Michaelson
- Original Title
- Side by Side
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Newtide Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Landon
Matthew James Wilkinson, Arthur Landon
Lorne Balfe, Dan Michaelson
David Rom
Simon Thorne
Sara Giles
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Giles
Producer
Matthew James Wilkinson
Writer
Arthur Landon
Director
Arthur Landon
Writer
David Rom
Director of Photography
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Dan Michaelson
Original Music Composer
Simon Thorne
Editor
Miren Marañón
Production Design
Sheara Abrahams
Costume Design
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What is Side by Side about?
Lauren and her younger brother Harvey risk being taken into care when their grandmother, who is their legal guardian, becomes ill. Lauren accepts the offer of a scholarship to a prestigious sports academy on the understanding that she and Harvey stay together while living with Janice, her duplicitous and ambitious agent. It soon becomes clear that there are plans to split the pair up; when Harvey runs away to find their long-lost grandfather, who hasn’t been heard from for years, Lauren follows. En route the pair discover that, despite all their differences, when they are side by side they are strong enough to deal with anything. This beautifully shot British debut is part family drama, part coming of age story and a road trip that nods towards some of the greats of children’s literature. The young leads give compelling and moving performances that make for an emphatically British family film that’s refreshingly free of even the hint of a franchise. (Source: LFF programme)
Who directed Side by Side?
Side by Side was directed by Arthur Landon.
Who stars in Side by Side?
The principal cast of Side by Side includes Bel Powley, Alfie Field, Diana Quick, Mark Powley, Sara Stewart.
When was Side by Side released and how long is it?
Side by Side was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Side by Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Side by Side was composed by Lorne Balfe, Dan Michaelson.