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The past never stays in focus. - The Souvenir
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Title: The Souvenir

Release Date: 17 May 2019

Runtime: 1h 59m

Genre: Romance, Drama

Director: BBC Film, BFI, JWH Films, Sikelia Productions

Production Companies: BBC Film, BFI, JWH Films, Sikelia Productions

Overview: A shy but ambitious film student falls into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6 (252 votes)

Cast

  • Julie: Honor Swinton Byrne
  • Anthony: Tom Burke
  • Rosalind: Tilda Swinton
  • Patrick: Richard Ayoade
  • Garance: Ariane Labed
  • Marland: Jaygann Ayeh
  • Jack: Jack McMullen
  • Tamara: Chyna Terrelonge Vaughan
  • Phil: Tosin Cole
  • Tracey: Hannah Ashby Ward
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