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and Ben Drew. The film was released on 16 September 2011, although filming took place in

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during the Autumn of 2010.

Synopsis

The film is set in

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, East London and follows a young couple, George and Sophie. The premise of the film involves the pair saving money to go on their first holiday together. The deposit is paid, and they have two weeks left to pay the outstanding balance of £2,000. Sophie has entrusted George with her holiday savings, and is keen to settle the debt with the travel agents. The only trouble is, unbeknown to Sophie, George is flat broke. In a vain attempt to raise cash, George uses Sophie's holiday money to fund an ill-judged drug deal, which goes horribly wrong, leaving the pair in ruins.

Cast

* George Russo as George *

as Sophie * Francis Pope as Frani *

as Scott * Zara Dawson as Emma * Sonny Muslim as Chris *

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as Grant * Tony Denham as Frank * Ben Drew as John *

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as Pottsy * Lee Wallace as an Extra * Mark Hills as Extra (Uncredited) * Micky M as Extra Karaoke/Dj (Uncredited)

Reception

The film has a 30% rating on

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, receiving more 'Rotten' reviews than 'Fresh'. Many reviews claimed that the film's storyline let it down, rather than the quality of the acting.

External links

* official website *

References

2011 films British drama films British crime drama films Films about drugs Films set in London Films shot in London 2011 directorial debut films 2010s English-language films 2010s British films {{2010s-UK-film-stub