06 Nov 2002
Spider
A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.
Last Resort
Tanya leaves Moscow with her street-wise 10-year-old son Artiom to meet her English fiancée in London. But after he fails to turn up at the airport, Tanya, intent on staying in England, is forced to apply for political asylum and transferred to Stonehaven, a grimy former seaside resort where refugees are housed. Tanya gradually develops a relationship with an amusement arcade manager, who helps them escape. She must then decide whether to stay with him or return to Russia.
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Дина Корзун Tanya
Paddy Considine Alfie
Artyom Strelnikov Artyom
Steve Perry Les
Perry Benson Immigration Officer
Katie Drinkwater Katie
Dave Bean Frank
Adrian Scarborough Council Official
David Auker 2nd Council Official
Bruce Byron Police Officer
Jim Trevellyan Station Guard
Marcus Redwood Cafe Owner
Zoe Sharpe Gang Girl
Daniel Mobey Danny
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