Sixteen (2013)
Jumah is about to turn 16 and is already in need of a fresh start. Burdened with the shameful legacy of a past as a child soldier in the Congo, he lives with his adoptive mother in west London, where he struggles to keep a lid on his history of violence. One night, enjoying a rare carefree evening out with a new friend, Jumah witnesses something that draws him seemingly inescapably into his old ways. As he and others around him begin to question whether he can ever stop being a soldier, he’s set on a path to find out who he truly wishes to be.
Director: Rob Brown
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 13, 2013
Cast
- Roger Jean Nsengiyumva - Jumah
- Rachael Stirling - Laura
- Fady Elsayed - Josh
- Sam Spruell - Liam
- Rosie Day - Chloe
- Christopher Simpson - The Headmaster
- Deon Lee-Williams - Alex
Screenplay
Production: Seize Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sixteen about?
- Jumah is about to turn 16 and is already in need of a fresh start. Burdened with the shameful legacy of a past as a child soldier in the Congo, he lives with his adoptive mother in west London, where he struggles to keep a lid on his history of violence. One night, enjoying a rare carefree evening out with a new friend, Jumah witnesses something that draws him seemingly inescapably into his old ways. As he and others around him begin to question whether he can ever stop being a soldier, he’s set on a path to find out who he truly wishes to be.
- Who directed Sixteen?
- Sixteen was directed by Rob Brown.
- Who stars in Sixteen?
- Sixteen stars Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rachael Stirling, Fady Elsayed, Sam Spruell, Rosie Day, Christopher Simpson.
- How long is Sixteen?
- Sixteen has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Sixteen?
- Sixteen is a Thriller film.
- Where was Sixteen produced?
- Sixteen was produced in United Kingdom.