Roy

2021 0h 16m EN

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 10

Drama

Synopsis

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Trapped in a lonely existence, reclusive widower Roy passes the days by cold-calling strangers from the phone book, looking for brief moments of companionship. But when he accidentally calls adult hotline worker Cara, an unlikely friendship is born that will help them both rediscover the joy of life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Bradley
Roy
Rachel Shenton
Cara (voice)
Madelyn Smedley
Jazmin (voice)
Sean Kearns
Man (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ross White
Writers: Ross White, Tom Berkeley
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland

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RUNTIME

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Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ross White, shot by Tom Martin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen Dunne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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David Bradley and Rachel Shenton and Madelyn Smedley carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13353272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ross White directs. Tom Martin behind the camera. Stephen Dunne cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, Northern Ireland. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Ross White, shot by Tom Martin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Stephen Dunne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7David Bradley and Rachel Shenton and Madelyn Smedley carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt13353272 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 8 themes, including "telephone", "loneliness", "phone book", "senior citizen".