A Way of Life (2004)

In the real world there are no happy endings

A Way of Life (2004) poster

At 17 Leigh-Anne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behaviour becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbour grow.

Director: Amma Asante
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ian Wilson
Editing: Steve Singleton, Clare Douglas
Production: Verve Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

delusion, racism, hate crime, woman director

Trailer

A Way of Life Trailer
More Films by Director: Amma Asante
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Way of Life about?
At 17 Leigh-Anne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behaviour becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbour grow.
Who directed A Way of Life?
A Way of Life was directed by Amma Asante.
Who stars in A Way of Life?
A Way of Life stars Stephanie James, Gary Sheppeard, Dean Wong, Sara Gregory, Oliver Haden, Brenda Blethyn.
How long is A Way of Life?
A Way of Life has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is A Way of Life?
A Way of Life is a Drama film.
Where was A Way of Life produced?
A Way of Life was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of A Way of Life?
The themes of A Way of Life include: Social Commentary and Reflection.