Jellyfish
“Find your voice”
Drama
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.
VIBE
A raw, unflinching look at working-class struggles, this film feels like a weary sigh mixed with a defiant spark. It's a portrait of resilience found in unexpected places, tinged with dark humor and a profound sense of empathy for its characters' difficult lives.
melancholicgrittydarkly humorousresilientsteadykitchen sink realismindie dramaslice-of-lifecoming-of-ageclass strugglemental healthfamily dynamics
black humorbullyingcoming of ageworking classmental illnessmoney problemsdrama teachermother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipcoastal citymargateenglandstand-up comedian
