''Justine'' is a 2020 British romantic drama film directed by Jamie Patterson, starring

Tallulah Haddon Tallulah Rose Haddon (born 9 September 1997) is a British actress, drag and performance artist, and model. Early life She is the daughter of artist Laura Godfrey-Isaacs and architect Glen Haddon. She attended the private Emanuel School in Batter ...

and Sophie Reid.

Cast

as Justine * Sophie Reid as Rachel * Xavien Russell as Peach *

Sian Reese-Williams Sian Reese-Williams (born 18 November 1981) is a Welsh actress, best known for playing detective Cadi John in three series of ''Hidden (2018 TV series), Hidden''. Early life Reese-Williams was born in Glanamman, South Wales. She lived in Swan ...

as Leanne *

Steve Oram Stephen John Oram is an English actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker. He is known for his role in the 2012 film ''Sightseers'', which he also co-wrote. Life and career Oram was born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. He started as a ...

as Dr. Jim *

Kirsty Dillon Kirsty Dillon (born 1976) is an English actress who works in film, television and theatre. She is perhaps best known for her role as WPC Gail Stephens in the British television drama ''Midsomer Murders''. Early life and education Dillon was bor ...

as Olivia

Release

The film was released to digital platforms on 5 March 2021.

Reception

Emily Maskell of '' Little White Lies'' wrote that while the film's dialogue occasionally "borders on cliché", the film's "diligence in rejecting queer abandonment allows for a sincere portrayal of lesbian love where obstacles are presented in isolation from sexuality, an exemption that feels particularly poignant." Phuong Le of ''

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'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that while the film has several "heavy-handed moments", it is still a "poignant study of a young woman struggling to stay afloat."

References

External links

* * {{rotten-tomatoes, justine_2021, Justine British romantic drama films 2020 romantic drama films 2020 LGBT-related films British LGBT-related films