Pretending You're Blind
ShortDrama
Marvin Saunders, a 14-year-old boy, is emotionally and physically abused by his father. His neighbor Sarah, a young social worker, finds out. But, will she intervene before it's too late?
Director
Levi Dean
Writers
N/A
Stars
Adam J. Bennett, Levi Dean, Harrison Fletcher
Release Date
May 14, 2011
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎭 Top Cast
👤
Adam J. Bennett
as Mr. Clark
👤
Levi Dean
as Extra
👤
Harrison Fletcher
as Marvin Sanders
👤
Tarquin Scott
as Paul Saunders
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Christine Elisabeth Walsh
as Jude
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Mary Walsh
as Kelly
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Filming Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
🏷️ Keywords
social workerinterventionfailurehurtpretending
🎯 Categories
DramaShort
💡 Did You Know?
Levi Dean had to re-write the script and start from the beginning after shooting half the production. The actress originally playing the character of Jude was in her mid 30s, however, she pulled out in the middle of production, so the younger Christine Walsh took her place. The character Jude had to be re-scripted in her early twenties.
📖 Synopsis
Marvin Saunders, a 14-year-old boy, is emotionally and physically abused by his father. His neighbor Sarah, a young social worker, finds out. But, will she intervene before it's too late?