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Been So Long
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Been So Long

2018-10-12 · 100 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Music · Romance

A single mother in London's Camden Town hears music when she meets a handsome stranger with a past. But she's not sure she's ready to open her heart.

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Directors
Tinge Krishnan
Production companies
BFI, Film4 Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michaela CoelMichaela CoelSimone
Arinzé KeneArinzé KeneRaymond
Ronkẹ AdékoluẹjoRonkẹ AdékoluẹjoYvonne
George MacKayGeorge MacKayGil
Joe DempsieJoe DempsieKestrel
Luke NorrisLuke NorrisBarney
Arsher AliArsher AliJake
Ashley ThomasAshley ThomasWendell
Sophia La PortaSophia La PortaWillesden
Rakie AyolaRakie AyolaMartina
Frieda ThielFrieda ThielMakeda
Tom ForbesTom ForbesConrad
Jo MartinJo MartinVivienne
Genevieve BarrGenevieve BarrArtemis
Junade KhanJunade KhanGuy
Jamila WingettJamila WingettAravind
Victor Romero EvansVictor Romero EvansRobbie
Mya LewisMandy
Idriss KargboDancer

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