In Margate, England, life is not easy for teenager Sarah Taylor, between being bullied at school, being exploited by a dominant boss and having to take care of her depressive mother and her two siblings. But Sarah finds a way to channel her growing despair and fight adversity when her drama teacher gives her a new purpose.
Acting
Liv Hill's debut is criminally underseen — volcanic and fragile.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp you'll laugh at things that should hurt.
Cinematography
Margate's decaying beauty becomes a third character.
Director
James Gardner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Liv Hill had never done stand-up before; she trained with real comedians in Margate clubs. The terror on stage is genuine.
Margate's 'regeneration' as an arts hub mirrors Sarah's arc — both perform resilience while crumbling underneath.
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