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Drama, UK, 25min The life of a university caretaker is upturned when one of his students hasn’t been seen in days. It falls to him to unlock their door… A tragedy in the university halls throws his ailing relationship with his son into sharper relief; the possibility of losing his son is terrifying. Meanwhile, there are worrying indicators that the Caretaker’s son might be contemplating harming himself. Though they are living in the same house, they are complete strangers… The Caretaker can feel his son pulling away from him. Eventually, the Caretaker can no longer battle his emotions alone. In the final scene, he finds the bravery to open up to his son about and finally recognises how his son is struggling with his own happiness.

• Harry Richards

  Director

  Santi, Glass People, Year13
• Rufus Love

  Writer
• Kris Hitchen

  Key Cast

  "The Caretaker"

  Sorry We Missed You, Speak No Evil, The Long Shadow, Trigger Point
• George Osborne

  Key Cast

  "The Son"

  The Pendragon Cycle
• Ashleigh-Mae Schoburgh-Crooks

  Key Cast

  "Student 1"

  The Lost Land Girl
• Harry Richards

  Producer

  Santi, Glass People, Year 13
• Liam Wallace-Cook

  Producer

  Big Deal, Santi
• Harry Richards

  Executive Producer

  Santi, Glass People, Year 13
• Rufus Love

  Executive Producer
• Claire Wolf

  First Assistant Director
• Scarlett Gardner

  Director of Photography
• Greg McLaren

  Production Designer
• Jennifer Perault

  Costume Designer
• Sebb Masters

  Composer
• Louis Holder

  Editor
• Holly Rodman

  Casting Director
• Harry Shelton

  Colourist
• Sean Simpson

  Sound Designer
• Paddy Orr

  Music Supervisor