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Ghosts

"Morecambe Bay, February 5th 2004, 23 lives, 23 souls"

October 25, 2006 1h 36m 6.5/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 2006. Ghosts is a drama film. directed by Nick Broomfield.

Starring Ai Qin Lin, Zhan Yu, and Tao Li

Synopsis

When a young girl, Ai Qin, pays $25,000 to be smuggled into the UK in order to support her family back in China, she becomes another one of 3 million migrant workers that have become the bedrock of our economy. Forced to live with eleven other Chinese people in a two bedroom house, they work in factories preparing food for British supermarkets. Risking their lives for pennies these unprotected workers end up cockling in Morcombe Bay at night.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 25, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (14 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Head Gear Films
  • Film4 Productions
  • Channel 4 Television
  • Lafayette Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghosts about?

When a young girl, Ai Qin, pays $25,000 to be smuggled into the UK in order to support her family back in China, she becomes another one of 3 million migrant workers that have become the bedrock of...

Who directed Ghosts?

Ghosts was directed by Nick Broomfield.

How long is Ghosts?

Ghosts has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Ghosts released?

Ghosts was released on October 25, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ghosts?

The main cast of Ghosts includes Ai Qin Lin, Zhan Yu, Tao Li, Zhe Wei, Yong Aing Zhai.