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Drama series. An adopted teen learns on his eighteenth birthday that he is to be deported. Desperate to stay in the UK, he goes on the run.
Mati has lived with his adopted mother Rosie and brother George, who has Down's syndrome, since he was seven years old. On his eighteenth birthday, in the midst of all the celebrations, he discovers that his leave to remain in the country has been declined. He's being deported. Devastated and terrified, he lies to Rosie that he can stay. The next day Mati leaves for work as normal but doesn't return. Desperate to stay in the UK, he goes on the run. When Rosie and George discover the letter, they begin to panic, leading George to run away from home in search of his brother. With two boys missing, how will Rosie find them and solve this seemingly impossible situation?
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Rosie Maxwell | Rosie Cavaliero |
Mati | Antonio Aakeel |
George Maxwell | Leon Harrop |
Uncle Loz | Chris Gascoyne |
Des | Jamel Dwyer |
Female Immigration Officer | Sarah Ball |
Male Immigration Officer | Adonis Anthony |
Female Police Woman | Sakinah May |
Policeman 1 | Marvyne Dickinson |
Gerry | Joe Tucker |
Lorry Driver | Tomi May |
Safi | Armin Karima |
Writer | Vivienne Harvey |
Director | Reece Dinsdale |
Producer | Donna Molloy |
Production Company | LA Productions |