Sweetheart (2021)
A socially awkward, environmentally-conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully 'normal' family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.
Director: Marley Morrison
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: September 24, 2021
Cast
- Nell Barlow - A.J.
- Ella-Rae Smith - Isla
- Jo Hartley - Tina
- Sophia Di Martino - Lucy
- Samuel Anderson - Steve
- Tabitha Byron - Dayna
- Steffan Cennydd - Nathan
- Spike Fearn - Elvis
- William Andrews - Phil the Magician
- Anna Antoniades - Gemma G
Screenplay
Music: Pablo Clements, James Griffith
Cinematography: Matthew Wicks, Emily Almond Barr
Editing: Keelan Gumbley
Production: BBC Film, BFI, Hazey Jane Films, Microwave Films, SUMS Film and Media
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
holiday, pregnancy, coming of age, lesbian relationship, teenage girl, family, family holiday, lgbt, female lifeguard, lifeguard, gay youth, lesbian
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweetheart about?
- A socially awkward, environmentally-conscious teenager named AJ is dragged to a coastal holiday park by her painfully 'normal' family, where she becomes unexpectedly captivated by a chlorine smelling, sun-loving lifeguard named Isla.
- Who directed Sweetheart?
- Sweetheart was directed by Marley Morrison.
- Who stars in Sweetheart?
- Sweetheart stars Nell Barlow, Ella-Rae Smith, Jo Hartley, Sophia Di Martino, Samuel Anderson, Tabitha Byron.
- How long is Sweetheart?
- Sweetheart has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Sweetheart?
- Sweetheart is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Sweetheart produced?
- Sweetheart was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Sweetheart?
- The themes of Sweetheart include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.