Drama ·TV Movie ·Crime · United Kingdom · 1999 · 1h 30m

Junk

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Director
Marcus D.F. White
Cast
Trevor Byfield as Skolly Ben Cato as Junky Anita Dobson as Mrs Lawson Marcelle Duprey as Lily Lee Ingleby as Rob David Mallinson as Mr Lawson
Crew
Melvin Burgess — Writer Barry Purchese — Writer John Price — Producer Val Metheringham — Costume Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
drug abuserunawaydrug addictiondrug usecoming of ageeducationalteenage loveteen drama1980s
Key Collaborators
Marcus D.F. White Director Melvin Burgess Writer Barry Purchese Writer John Price Producer Val Metheringham Costume Design
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