Junk (1999)
Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn’t want to be tied down - not to anyone or anything. Gemma wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, somehow, finally, you have to come down
Bafta-winning drama. Following difficulties with her parents, teenager Gemma Brogan leaves home. She falls under the spell of a young woman who introduce her to the world of alternative youth culture and drugs. Initially her new life seems glamorous and exciting but she soon discovers its dark side as she slides uncontrollably into heroin addiction.
Cast
- Trevor Byfield - Skolly
- Ben Cato - Junky
- Anita Dobson - Mrs Lawson
- Marcelle Duprey - Lily
- Lee Ingleby - Rob
- David Mallinson - Mr Lawson
- Daniel Newman - Tar Lawson
- Susan Penhaligon - Mrs Brogan
- Jemima Rooper - Gemma Brogan
- David Schofield - Mr Brogan
Screenplay
Themes
Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
drug abuse, runaway, drug addiction, drug use, coming of age, educational, teenage love, teen drama, 1980s
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Junk about?
- Bafta-winning drama. Following difficulties with her parents, teenager Gemma Brogan leaves home. She falls under the spell of a young woman who introduce her to the world of alternative youth culture and drugs. Initially her new life seems glamorous and exciting but she soon discovers its dark side as she slides uncontrollably into heroin addiction.
- Who directed Junk?
- Junk was directed by Marcus D.F. White.
- Who stars in Junk?
- Junk stars Trevor Byfield, Ben Cato, Anita Dobson, Marcelle Duprey, Lee Ingleby, David Mallinson.
- How long is Junk?
- Junk has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Junk?
- Junk is a Drama, TV Movie, Crime film.
- Where was Junk produced?
- Junk was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Junk?
- The themes of Junk include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery.