A Way of Life

A Way of Life

In the real world there are no happy endings

2004 · 91 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

At 17 Leigh-Anne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) across the street becomes target to her growing paranoia that Social Services are going to take her daughter, Rebecca, away from her. Her behaviour becoming increasingly desperate as her delusions over her neighbour grow.

Directed by Amma Asante · Written by Amma Asante

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