SYNOPSIS
Broken. Skunk (Eloise Laurence) is an 11-year-old with diabetes, a bothersome condition that impinges on her otherwise seemingly blissful life. Her devoted single father Archie (Tim Roth) worries about her, and her minder Kasia (Zana Marjanovic) is frequently distracted by issues with her teacher boyfriend Mike (Cillian Murphy), though all recognise that she is a special kid with wit and smarts beyond her years. As the summer begins, Skunk witnesses a violent incident involving her neighbours in the isolated North London cul de sac where she lives. The event ushers in a period in her life where childhood innocence is gradually dissolving, and she is forced to confront the realities of the harsh world around her. The debut feature from award-winning theatre director Rufus Norris, Broken is a powerful drama featuring an outstanding ensemble cast. Among the familiar faces in that cast, newcomer Laurence delivers a wonderfully natural and eye-catching performance that marks her as a star in the making.
Premiered at BFI london Film Festival on October 15 2012.
