There is a certain kind of authenticity that films from England have and this one has it. It perfectly captures the Northern England scene: bleak, economically struggling, overpopulation and making a pound any which way you can. All of the actors are excellent but the standout is the young lad who I'm sure has gone on to bigger things, if not, why? It has raw emotions, the struggle of the two impoverished young boys trying to make a better life but not shy of committing crime to get there. A few laughs along the way as is common with that part of the world. Good indie film even if it brings you down a bit because of the subject matter.
Review of The Selfish Giant
