Crime ·Drama · United Kingdom · 2026 · 30m

The Orphan

Director

Cast

Makai Fray as Elijah Micah Loubon as Bily Samira Mighty as Monica / Foster Mum Kwame Augustine as Derek / Foster Dad Nkechi Simms as Elijah's Mum Junior Afolabi Salokun as Elijah's Dad

Crew

Simon Stolland — Director of Photography Fabrizio Gammardella — Editor Chen Wissotzky — Original Music Composer Leo Powell — Writer Leo Powell — Producer

Synopsis

When a vulnerable teenager seeking belonging is groomed by a dangerous street figure, he’s pulled into the violent world of County Lines, and must confront a past that refuses to stay buried. A gripping, raw and emotional drama, about loss, loyalty and the making of a young life on the edge.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Leo Powell Director Simon Stolland Director of Photography Fabrizio Gammardella Editor Chen Wissotzky Original Music Composer Leo Powell Writer Leo Powell Producer

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