Pure (2002 film)
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| Directed by | Gillies MacKinnon |
| Produced by | Howard Burch |
| Written by | Alison Hume |
| Starring | Harry Eden |
| Editing by | Pia Di Ciaula |
| Distributed by | Indican Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 15 November 2002 |
| Running time | 96 min. |
| Language | English |
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Not to be confused with Pure (2004 film).
Pure is a 2002 British film directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
[edit] Plot
Following the death of her husband, 10-year-old Paul's mother Mel (Parker) comes to rely on an old friend, Lenny (Wenham), who is also a pimp and dealer. Soon Paul (Eden) must take care of both his mother and his younger brother. When Mel's friend and fellow user dies, Paul must confront the fear that has been gathering in the pit of his stomach: having lost his father, his mother too may abandon him. Even with his limitations as a child, he takes action to stop this from happening. As this is happening, Paul befriends a pregnant Lousie (Knightley), an older girl who is also a drug addict.
[edit] Cast
- Harry Eden as Paul
- Vinnie Hunter as Lee
- Molly Parker as Mel
- David Wenham as Lenny
- Keira Knightley as Louise
- Marsha Thomason as Vicki
[edit] Awards
Berlin International Film Festival
- Won: Manfred Salzgeber Award (Gillies MacKinnon)
- Won: Manfred Salzgeber Award - Special Mention (Harry Eden)
Emden International Film Festival
- Won: Emden Film Award
