Eight
1998 · 13 min
Stephen DaldryCast
Jack Langan-Evans Mark E'von 
Gina McKee
Credits
Written by: Tim Clague
Cinematography: John Pardue
Music: Stephen Warbeck
Editing: John Wilson
Produced by: Jon Finn
Plot
A day in the life of an eight-year-old soccer fan who has to come to terms with living in a strange new town and the loss of his father.
Sinekatalog’s take
Eight (1998) is a British short film directed by Stephen Daldry. It stars Jack Langan-Evans, Mark E'von and Gina McKee. It runs 13 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (507 votes)
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