Pop follows a young boy, Jack, as he explores his own identity by befriending the recently released ex-convict, Pop. The pair bond, but Pop's past and his inability to control his emotions threaten to put Jack in danger.
Acting
Stephen Graham: every micro-expression is a masterclass.
Direction
Margo Roe builds unbearable tension in under twenty minutes.
Director
Margo Roe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stephen Graham filmed this between major projects and reportedly called it 'the most emotionally draining day of my career.'
The film quietly interrogates Britain's failing rehabilitation system—Pop's release is the inciting incident, but his reintegration is the real horror.
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