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A Way of Life is a British film released in 2004 starring Stephanie James and Brenda Blethyn. It is the debut film of director Amma Asante, who was a child actor and later screenwriter who founded her own production company. It was filmed in South Wales. The film is a fictional drama portraying Leigh-Anne Williams, a teenage mother living in a dilapidated Cardiff council flat. Brenda Blethyn plays the child's paternal grandmother.
Original Release
11/12/2004
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Stephanie James | Leigh-Anne Williams |
| Gary Sheppeard | Robbie Matthews |
| Nathan Jones | Gavin Williams |
| Dean Wong | Stephen Rajan |
| Sara Gregory | Julie Osman |
| Oliver Haden | Hassan Osman |
| Brenda Blethyn | Annette |
| Eli Williams | Rebecca Williams |
| Darcy Williams | Rebecca Williams |
| Lynsey Richards | Helen |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Stephanie James | Leigh-Anne Williams |
| Gary Sheppeard | Robbie Matthews |
| Nathan Jones | Gavin Williams |
| Dean Wong | Stephen Rajan |
| Sara Gregory | Julie Osman |
| Oliver Haden | Hassan Osman |
| Brenda Blethyn | Annette |
| Eli Williams | Rebecca Williams |
| Darcy Williams | Rebecca Williams |
| Lynsey Richards | Helen |
| Victoria Pugh | Social Worker |
| Amy Morgan | Karen Williams |
| Gareth Gethyn Evans | Evin |
| Philip Howe | Jacob |
| Ri Richards | Brenda Williams |
| Nicholas McGaughey | Terry Williams |
| Karen Elli | Helen's Mother |
| Marlene Griffiths | Mary |
| Trystan Gravelle | Student |
| Marged Esli | Social Security Officer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Judith Higginbottom | Executive Producer |
| Tristan Whalley | Executive Producer |
| Paul Trijbits | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Cassavetti | Producer |
| Peter Edwards | Producer |
| Charlie Hanson | Producer |
| Kate McCullagh | Producer |
| Meinir Stoutt | Producer |
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