A Way of Life(2004)
In the real world there are no happy endings
A Way of Life Synopsis
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.
A Way of Life (2004) is a drama film directed by Amma Asante, released on November 12, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Stephanie James, Gary Sheppeard, Dean Wong and Sara Gregory. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Amma Asante
- Writers:
- Amma Asante
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Production:
- Verve Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Way of Life (2004) Trailer
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A Way of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Stephanie James
Stephanie James
as Leigh-Anne Williams
- Gary Sheppeard
Gary Sheppeard
as Robbie Matthews
- Dean Wong
Dean Wong
as Stephen Rajan
Sara Gregory
as Julie Osman
- Oliver Haden
Oliver Haden
as Hassan Osman
Brenda Blethyn
as Annette
- Eli Williams
Eli Williams
as Rebecca Williams
- Darcy Williams
Darcy Williams
as Rebecca Williams
- Lynsey Richards
Lynsey Richards
as Helen
Victoria Pugh
as Social Worker
Amy Morgan
as Karen Williams
- Gareth Gethyn Evans
Gareth Gethyn Evans
as Evin
Key crew
Directed by Amma Asante, written by Amma Asante.
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A Way of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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A Way of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Way of Life?
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The main cast of A Way of Life (2004) includes Stephanie James, Gary Sheppeard, Dean Wong, Sara Gregory and Oliver Haden. The film was directed by Amma Asante. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Way of Life released?
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A Way of Life was released on November 12, 2004 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is A Way of Life worth watching?
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A Way of Life (2004) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Way of Life?
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