Wasteland (2018)
His home, his family. His revenge.
A young man, Stevie, awakes on a wasteland overlooking Bradford, still bleeding from a brutal attack that has left him with severe memory loss. Recent events are a total blank; his more distant memories are a blur. He slowly begins to piece together his identity: his name, his home, his family. At first it appears he returns to his former self but through a series of painful flashbacks and encounters, he comes to learn of the dark and disturbing events that led to his beating. Ashamed to learn of the person he has become – and the dangerous world he became mixed up in – Stevie realises he will have to pay. But at what price?
Cast
- Laurie Kynaston - Stevie
- Mark Addy - Father
- Stephanie Hyam - Jess
- Esmé Creed-Miles - Sister
- Akbar Kurtha - Khalid
- Mariam Haque - Meeba
- Melissa Heggarty - Dima
- Malcolm Shields - Trainor
- Tom Lawrence - Lee Skinner
- Sartaj Garewal - Jay Kapoor
Screenplay
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Philosophical and Existential Questions
Keywords
amnesia, identity, pakistan, india, family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wasteland about?
- A young man, Stevie, awakes on a wasteland overlooking Bradford, still bleeding from a brutal attack that has left him with severe memory loss. Recent events are a total blank; his more distant memories are a blur. He slowly begins to piece together his identity: his name, his home, his family. At first it appears he returns to his former self but through a series of painful flashbacks and encounters, he comes to learn of the dark and disturbing events that led to his beating. Ashamed to learn of the person he has become – and the dangerous world he became mixed up in – Stevie realises he will have to pay. But at what price?
- Who directed Wasteland?
- Wasteland was directed by Lisa Mulcahy.
- Who stars in Wasteland?
- Wasteland stars Laurie Kynaston, Mark Addy, Stephanie Hyam, Esmé Creed-Miles, Akbar Kurtha, Mariam Haque.
- How long is Wasteland?
- Wasteland has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Wasteland?
- Wasteland is a Drama film.
- Where was Wasteland produced?
- Wasteland was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Wasteland?
- The themes of Wasteland include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Philosophical and Existential Questions.