Release Date:
July 23 in NY & July 25 in LA

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Starring:
Peter Mullan, Andrew Garfield "Boy A", Shaun Evans, Siobhan Finneran, Katie Lyons, Jeremy Swift, James Young
Screenplay By:
Mark O'Rowe
Directed By:
John Crowley
Produced By:
Nick Marston, Tally Garner, Lynn Horsford
Awards:
Official Selection- 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival, 2008 Berlin Film Festival, 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, 2007 Toronto Film Festival, 2007 London Film Festival
Plot Outline:
Jack is not his real name. He is really an ex-convict who spent 14 years of his life institutionalized for the brutal murder of a young girl. Now released, at 24 years old he must make himself a new identity and try to rid himself of his past. His parole officer Terry helps him do so, believing that Jack deserves a second chance.

Although Jack struggles, he is able to make new friends and even find a girlfriend. Terry becomes a father-like figure to him. People are drawn to his kind personality... (read more)
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Eugene Miyagawa-Miskin wrote at 5:57pm on August 25th, 2008
Brilliant. The performances are incredible.
Patrice Boulianne (Toronto, ON) wrote at 4:56pm on August 25th, 2008
Wow , That movie is awesome. Couldn't say a word for few minutes after the movie. Love it!
Clair Bottomley (Manchester) wrote at 7:35am on August 19th, 2008
At the moment they have only released it in the USA but keep an eye out for it on More4 in the UK..it has been screened about 3 times in the past 6 months or so I think. Compelling and thought provoking..I think its the best film I have seen in the last year.
Chrissy Webber (Torquay Grammar School for Girls) wrote at 5:57am on August 13th, 2008
Hello, does anybody know whether or not this film is going to be released in England at any time? I've jeard alot about it and really want to see it .If not, then will it be available to buy on DVD soon?
Thanks, Chrissy
James Nimmo (London) wrote at 1:08pm on August 12th, 2008
ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING FILM!!