It is 1964 England and in Brighton, young waitress Rose (Andrea Riseborough) works in a coffee shop owned by Ida (Helen Mirren), some of whose acquaintances mix in questionable circles. When Rose inadvertently stumbles on evidence that links teenage gangster Pinkie Brown (Sam Riley) and his gang to a revenge killing, Pinkie tries to tie up loose ends. In order to find out what she knows, he spends time with Rose, who is immediately smitten. He is unlike anyone she has ever met and she follows him blindly. Can Pinkie trust Rose or should he kill her before she talks to the police?
Director:
Rowan Joffe
Year:
2010
Country:
UK
Cast:
Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough, Helen Mirren
Classification:
16
Certification:
VL