Ghosts
“Morecambe Bay, February 5th 2004, 23 lives, 23 souls”
Synopsis
When a young girl, Ai Qin, pays $25,000 to be smuggled into the UK in order to support her family back in China, she becomes another one of 3 million migrant workers that have become the bedrock of our economy. Forced to live with eleven other Chinese people in a two bedroom house, they work in factories preparing food for British supermarkets. Risking their lives for pennies these unprotected workers end up cockling in Morcombe Bay at night.
Top Cast
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Ai Qin
Zhan Yu
Mr. Lin
Tao Li
Chinese Cockle-Picker
Zhe Wei
Xiao Li
Yong Aing Zhai
Zhai
An Sheng Lin
Baby Bebe
Kan Jin Chen
Ai Qin's Mother
Shiang Fa Lin
Ai Qin's Father
Qin Rong Lin
Ai Qin's Brother
Ping Chen
Snakehead in China
Marc Hoeferlin
People Smuggler in Calais
David Bryan
People Smuggler in Calais
Jiannan Tian
Smuggled Chinese Immigrant
Li Xiang
Smuggled Chinese Immigrant
Shu Ping Wang
Snakehead in UK
Li Qing Yang
Snakehead in UK
Man Qin Wei
Chio
Raquel Marques
Employment Agency Assistant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Broomfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Hsiao-Hung Pai, Nick Broomfield, Jez Lewis
- Original Score
- Harry Escott, Molly Nyman
- Original Title
- Ghosts
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Head Gear Films, Film4 Productions, Channel 4 Television, Lafayette Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Broomfield
Hsiao-Hung Pai, Nick Broomfield, Jez Lewis
Harry Escott, Molly Nyman
Mark Wolf
Peter Christelis
Nick Broomfield, Charles Finch, Phil Hunt, Jez Lewis, Compton Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Broomfield
Director
Mark Wolf
Director of Photography
Harry Escott
Original Music Composer
Molly Nyman
Original Music Composer
Peter Christelis
Editor
Nick Broomfield
Producer
Jez Lewis
Producer
Compton Ross
Producer
Hsiao-Hung Pai
Writer
Nick Broomfield
Writer
Jez Lewis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghosts
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What is Ghosts about?
When a young girl, Ai Qin, pays $25,000 to be smuggled into the UK in order to support her family back in China, she becomes another one of 3 million migrant workers that have become the bedrock of our economy. Forced to live with eleven other Chinese people in a two bedroom house, they work in factories preparing food for British supermarkets. Risking their lives for pennies these unprotected workers end up cockling in Morcombe Bay at night.
Who directed Ghosts?
Ghosts was directed by Nick Broomfield.
Who stars in Ghosts?
The principal cast of Ghosts includes Ai Qin Lin, Zhan Yu, Tao Li, Zhe Wei, Yong Aing Zhai.
When was Ghosts released and how long is it?
Ghosts was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghosts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghosts was composed by Harry Escott, Molly Nyman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghosts?
Ghosts holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).