Obey (2018)

Obey (2018) poster

Nineteen-year old Leon returns home to take care of his alcoholic mother and adjust to life as an adult after an adolescence spent in and out of foster care. Frustrated by his lack of an education and his bleak financial prospects, Leon finds solace in the boxing ring. He soon meets the rebellious and beautiful Twiggy, who is squatting in abandoned houses to escape her family’s unfeeling affluence. As rumblings of riots begin in the streets and police and protesters engulf his neighborhood, Leon must decide whether to join his friends and fight or seek a new life with Twiggy.

Director: Jamie Jones
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Agnieska Liggett, Emma Gaffney
Production: Beyond Fiction, Harvest Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

london, england, riot, first love, mother son relationship

Trailer

Obey Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Obey about?
Nineteen-year old Leon returns home to take care of his alcoholic mother and adjust to life as an adult after an adolescence spent in and out of foster care. Frustrated by his lack of an education and his bleak financial prospects, Leon finds solace in the boxing ring. He soon meets the rebellious and beautiful Twiggy, who is squatting in abandoned houses to escape her family’s unfeeling affluence. As rumblings of riots begin in the streets and police and protesters engulf his neighborhood, Leon must decide whether to join his friends and fight or seek a new life with Twiggy.
Who directed Obey?
Obey was directed by Jamie Jones.
Who stars in Obey?
Obey stars Marcus Rutherford, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Sam Gittins, T'Nia Miller, James Atwell, Wil Coban.
How long is Obey?
Obey has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Obey?
Obey is a Drama film.
Where was Obey produced?
Obey was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Obey?
The themes of Obey include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.