Synopsis
Two teenagers, both newcomers to London, forge an unlikely friendship over the course of a hot summer. Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) is a runaway from Nottingham; Marek (Piotr Jagiello) lives in the district of Somers Town, between King's Cross and Euston stations, where his dad is working on a new rail link.
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Cast
- Thomas TurgooseTomo
- Piotr JagielloMarek
- Elisa LasowskiMaria
- Kate DickieJane
- Perry BensonGraham
- Ireneusz CzopMariusz
- Huggy LeaverCafe Owner
- Trevor CooperAngry Resident
- Mark MoneroConstruction Worker
- Steven HillmanConstruction Worker
Recommendations
- 88
Boston Globe
Somers Town, is a trifle: A short black-and-white lark with sharp edges and a soft center. It has its raptures, though, and then some. A disarmingly slight tale of adolescent friendship, Somers Town is one of those rare movies that seems to discover itself as you watch it. - 83
The A.V. Club
The result is a movie that feels enjoyably aimless--one that invites viewers to just hang out for an hour. - 80
Empire
Meadows in a minor key but still a major delight; his improvised feel, sparky comedy and interest in the truth of youth services a story that’s both winning and winsome. - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
Meadows and cinematographer Natasha Braier present their story with a gritty, unfussy lyricism that finds unexpected glimpses of beauty in overlooked corners of London. - 80
New York Daily News
A small but important film about small but important lives, the latest drama from Shane Meadows further confirms that more people should know about this gifted director. - 80
Los Angeles Times
A funny and endearing character comedy whose extra-brief, 70-minute running time proves perfectly adequate for its slender, episodic story. - 75
New York Post
Like its star, the movie is too short and a little thin but just about perfect. - 70
Variety
Basically a comedy but with typically Meadowsian dark edges, it forms an affectionate tribute to cross-cultural friendship and the rapidly changing landscape known as Somers Town.
