United Kingdom / Aug 20, 2024 / Edinburgh International Film Festival
Hope is where the heart is.
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Molly, a young woman released from prison struggles to regain custody of her children. When she bumps into her childhood friend Amina the two women soon realize their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Andrea Lowe | Kim |
| Mandy Ogunmokun | Judge |
| Melanie Wilder | Kelly Mae |
| Chloe Driver | Nina |
| Kasha Bajor | Nurse |
| Oriana White | Gemma Watkins |
| Alannah Southerton | Tamara |
| Sherma Polidore-Perrins | Dee |
| Lady Unchained | Lawyer |
| Aliyah Ali | Lydia |
| Sandra Kwiek | Housing Officer 2 |
| Tamara Mujanay | Housing Office Receptionist |
| Bogdana Orleanova | Mother in the Class |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lollipop |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC Film |
| Release date | 13 giugno 2025 |
| Writer | Daisy-May Hudson |
| Cinematography | Jaime Ackroyd |
| Assistant directors | Daisy-May Hudson |
| Camera operators | Jaime Ackroyd |
| Additional photography | Jaime Ackroyd |
| Music | James William Blades |
| Sound | James William Blades |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Nov 12, 2025 / Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jun 13, 2025 / 15
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