Scum

Scum

Sex, drugs and random violence

2009 · 92 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

The parallel paths followed by two adolescent protagonists over a period of 18 hours intersect violently outside a local shopping centre with fatal consequences for one and fateful consequences for the other: Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll becomes Sex, Drugs and Random Violence. SCUM is a fictitious, but realistic portrayal of a devastating incident of random violence based on true events.

Directed by Heinrich Dahms · Written by Heinrich Dahms

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