Lapwing
"Maybe it's this place. Maybe we're all cursed."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Lapwing is a drama/thriller film. directed by Philip Stevens. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hannah Douglas, Emmett Scanlan, and Sebastian de Souza
Synopsis
Mute young woman Patience, from an isolated community in rural England in 1555, struggles with her controlling brother-in-law and leader, David, who is gradually unraveling after the failure of his idyllic community. The Egyptian Act has been passed, stipulating that all ‘gypsies’ must vacate England immediately and anyone found aiding them could be executed. In exchange for a fee, David agrees to help an Egyptian family who must stay a month on their land until a ship comes to take them away. But when Patience pursues an affair with one of the outsiders, she is thrust into a violent and vicious psychological battle with David.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 26, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Urban Apache
- Hyperreal Films
- Inceptive Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapwing about?
Mute young woman Patience, from an isolated community in rural England in 1555, struggles with her controlling brother-in-law and leader, David, who is gradually unraveling after the failure of his...
Who directed Lapwing?
Lapwing was directed by Philip Stevens.
How long is Lapwing?
Lapwing has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Lapwing released?
Lapwing was released on November 26, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lapwing?
The main cast of Lapwing includes Hannah Douglas, Emmett Scanlan, Sebastian de Souza, Sarah Whitehouse, Lewis Gemmill.