A teacher catches a cheater, then recruits him for kidnapping. Academic dishonesty has consequences.
Ben is caught cheating in his final A-level maths exam by his teacher, Ms Bushnell. In return for not reporting Ben she asks him to do her a favour, help kidnap her cheating husband, a task neither are cut out for.
Acting
Nicole Faraday's tightly wound teacher slowly unraveling is delicious.
Writing
The Tarantula. That's all I'll say. The Tarantula.
Director
Raza Mallal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Raza Mallal's feature directorial debut after years in commercials and shorts. The tight 90-minute runtime suggests someone who knows not to overstay their welcome.
The A-level pressure cooker setting is distinctly British — American audiences might wonder why anyone cares this much about one exam. The answer: British class mobility anxiety.
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