The Violators
Brief Synopsis
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After testifying against her abusive father, fifteen-year-old Shelly finds herself rehoused on a sink estate she can barely call home. A petty thief, Shelly spends her days roaming the estate and docklands in search of opportunities. When she attracts the attention of estate loan shark and groomer, forty-something Mikey Finnegan, Shelly finds herself thrust under the watchful gaze of a mysterious teen named Rachel. As Shelly's relationship with Mikey develops, so does Rachel's fixation with Shelly. The shock-revelation that Shelly's father is to be given early parole forces Shelly to make a decision that will alter the fates of all three of them forever.
Cast & Crew
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Lauren Mcqueen
Derek Barr
Stephen Lord
Liam Ainsworth
David A Hughes
Producer
David A Hughes
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Violators
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2015
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 39m
Synopsis
After testifying against her abusive father, fifteen-year-old Shelly finds herself rehoused on a sink estate she can barely call home. A petty thief, Shelly spends her days roaming the estate and docklands in search of opportunities. When she attracts the attention of estate loan shark and groomer, forty-something Mikey Finnegan, Shelly finds herself thrust under the watchful gaze of a mysterious teen named Rachel. As Shelly's relationship with Mikey develops, so does Rachel's fixation with Shelly. The shock-revelation that Shelly's father is to be given early parole forces Shelly to make a decision that will alter the fates of all three of them forever.
Film Details
Also Known As
Violators
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2015
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 39m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Feature directorial debut of Helen Walsh.
