When I Was 12
Synopsis
Newly arrived on a Burnley housing estate is twelve-year-old Chloe, who, with her alcoholic single mother and abusive older brother, has been re-housed for the umpteenth time. When Chloe finds a kindred spirit in Lee, a young boy with a similarly dysfunctional family, she sees an opportunity to escape from her mother and brother.
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When I Was 12 (2001) [BBC]
Type: Clip • Published 2022-01-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Screened at the 2001 Edinburgh Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominic Savage
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominic Savage
- Original Title
- When I Was 12
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominic Savage
Dominic Savage
Graham Smith
David G. Hill
Ruth Caleb, David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Dominic Savage
Writer
Dominic Savage
Director
Ruth Caleb
Producer
Graham Smith
Director of Photography
David G. Hill
Editor
Tom Bowyer
Production Design
Niki Longmuir
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About When I Was 12
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When I Was 12 about?
Newly arrived on a Burnley housing estate is twelve-year-old Chloe, who, with her alcoholic single mother and abusive older brother, has been re-housed for the umpteenth time. When Chloe finds a kindred spirit in Lee, a young boy with a similarly dysfunctional family, she sees an opportunity to escape from her mother and brother.
Who directed When I Was 12?
When I Was 12 was directed by Dominic Savage.
Who stars in When I Was 12?
The principal cast of When I Was 12 includes Holly Scourfield, Leo Gregory, Jody Latham, Neil Bell, Lisa Millett.
When was When I Was 12 released and how long is it?
When I Was 12 was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.