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Pure
Directed by Gillies MacKinnon

About the Film
Starring: Molly Parker, David Wenham, Gary Lewis, Harry Eden, Keira Knightley

Following the death of her husband, Paul’s mother Mel (Molly Parker) comes to rely on an old friend, Lenny (David Wenham) – who is also a pimp and dealer. Soon Paul (Harry Eden) must take care of both his mother and his younger brother. When Mel’s friend and fellow user dies, Paul must confront the fear that has been gathering in the pit of his stomach: having lost his father, his mother too may abandon him.

Sheila's Review
UK production starring Molly Parker as the junkie mother, and an incredibly talented young actor named Harry Eden, (the son,) who blew the audience away with his acting abilities. According to the director, Harry was able to embody the character. The character had to play the part of a ten year old boy whose mother was a junkie which seemed like a tough role for anyone to play.

This was a very ‘deep’ movie, which shows a family torn apart by the death of a father and a battle with drugs. Not a pretty picture, but a great story with a good tale to tell.

Molly Parker saw the film for the first time at the festival and was rather overwhelmed by it. She said the hardest part about making the film was getting the English accent down which was harder than playing the role of a heroine addict. The director was proud of the triumphant ending.

A must see movie. Trixie's Review
This movie was brilliantly acted and directed. Although difficult at times to watch because of the emotional impact and subject matter, it was marvelous to experience. Molly Parker and Harry Eden were absolutely brilliant. This isn't usually the type of movie I would recommend, but I just have to. I am hoping this comes to a theater near you soon.

~September 2002

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