For His Sake

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 15M

Director : Louis Lagayette

Synopsis

The true story of Jennifer, a teenage mother living in Liverpool. Her son, Tommy, seems to have leukemia. They struggle to survive, and she asks the help of Rebecca, a social worker. Rebecca quickly realises that Jennifer is hiding something.

Actors

Vikki Earle
Vikki Earle
Jennifer
Samira Saaed
Samira Saaed
Rebecca Stevens
Claryn Scott
Claryn Scott
Brenda

Crews

Louis Lagayette
Louis Lagayette
Director
Louis Lagayette
Louis Lagayette
Writer
Benjamin Skyrme
Benjamin Skyrme
Writer

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