Obey
Synopsis
Nineteen-year old Leon returns home to take care of his alcoholic mother and adjust to life as an adult after an adolescence spent in and out of foster care. Frustrated by his lack of an education and his bleak financial prospects, Leon finds solace in the boxing ring. He soon meets the rebellious and beautiful Twiggy, who is squatting in abandoned houses to escape her family’s unfeeling affluence. As rumblings of riots begin in the streets and police and protesters engulf his neighborhood, Leon must decide whether to join his friends and fight or seek a new life with Twiggy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Jones
- Original Title
- Obey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Beyond Fiction, Harvest Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Jones
Jamie Jones
Emma Gaffney, Agnieska Liggett
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Jamie Jones
Writer
Jamie Jones
Director
Emma Gaffney
Editor
Agnieska Liggett
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What is Obey about?
Nineteen-year old Leon returns home to take care of his alcoholic mother and adjust to life as an adult after an adolescence spent in and out of foster care. Frustrated by his lack of an education and his bleak financial prospects, Leon finds solace in the boxing ring. He soon meets the rebellious and beautiful Twiggy, who is squatting in abandoned houses to escape her family’s unfeeling affluence. As rumblings of riots begin in the streets and police and protesters engulf his neighborhood, Leon must decide whether to join his friends and fight or seek a new life with Twiggy.
Who directed Obey?
Obey was directed by Jamie Jones.
Who stars in Obey?
The principal cast of Obey includes Marcus Rutherford, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Sam Gittins, T'Nia Miller, James Atwell.
When was Obey released and how long is it?
Obey was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.