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Starfish

2016-10-28 · 95 min · ★ 6.6

Drama

Based on the real story of Tom and Nicola Ray from Rutland. Their perfect life is totally ruined in a single moment after Tom had developed sepsis. While her husband was in coma, Nicola gave birth to their second child on the other side of the same hospital. Within a matter of days, sepsis would rob Tom of both his arms and legs, and left his face severely disfigured. As an ordinary man, Tom never put himself at risk — he just woke up two months later in a nightmare, a face-off quadruple amputee... This incredible story of survival shows what can be overcome when love is unconditional.

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Directors
Bill Clark
Production companies
Kreo Films, Genesius Pictures, Unlimited Pictures, Origami Films, Head Gear Films, CrossDay Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joanne FroggattJoanne FroggattNicola Ray
Tom RileyTom RileyTom Ray
Phoebe NichollsPhoebe NichollsTom's Mother
Michele DotriceMichele DotriceJean
Simon BamfordSimon BamfordSenior Consultant
Oliver CunliffeOliver CunliffeYoung Tom
Katie PattinsonKatie PattinsonSurgeon's Assistant
Daisy MooreSarah
Alexandra DoyleNurse
Isla CrowtherTom's Sister
Ellie CoppingGrace Ray
Christopher HowittMale Paramedic
David CarrSurgeon
Joey MaloneShy Boy
Alexander SedgwickFreddy Ray (toddler)
Max KrupskiMatt
Greg HaisteGreg HaisteTom's Father
Elsie AdamsFreddy Ray (6 months baby)
Greta WestFreddy Ray (newborn baby)
Gemma LaytonNurse

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