Like It Is

Like It Is

1998 · 90 min · EN · 5.9 (25 votes)
Dir. Paul Oremland · Starring Steve Bell, Ian Rose, Roger Daltrey, Dani Behr, Jude Alderson, Emile Charles
DramaRomance

A young, bare-knuckle boxer Craig moves from Blackpool to London, where he falls for a twenty-something music producer, Matt. Trouble ensues when shy, awkward Craig tries squeezing into Matt's glib lifestyle and Matt's scheming boss tries to break up the couple.

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This film feels like a smoky, dimly lit pub after last call. It's a raw, intimate look at working-class struggle and unexpected connection, set against the backdrop of a London that feels both unforgiving and full of possibility.

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londonenglandbare knuckle boxingboxerunderclassaspiring singerblackpoolgay theme
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