Rocks

Rocks

2019 · 94 min · EN · 6.7 (84 votes)
Dir. Sarah Gavron · Starring Bukky Bakray, Kosar Ali, D'Angelou Osei-Kissiedu, Shaneigha-Monik Greyson, Ruby Stokes, Tawheda Begum · Music Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Drama

15-year-old Rocks fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel will be taken into care and forced apart if anyone finds out that their mother has left them. Against all odds, and with the help of her loyal friends, she evades the authorities and navigates the most defining days of her young life.

VIBE

A raw, authentic portrayal of teenage resilience. It captures the fierce loyalty of friendship and the anxieties of growing up too fast, all set against the vibrant backdrop of London. It feels real, immediate, and deeply human.

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