Film · 2018
Sink
Original titleWasted
Directed by Mark Gillis · starring Martin Herdman, Mark Gillis and Tracey Wilkinson
- 1 h 25 min
- 15
- Drama
UK
- Released in the UK 11 October 2018
- 6.7 Critics3 reviews
Synopsis
Shot in South East London, 'Sink', tells the story of Micky Mason. Although he is a skilled manual worker by training, he has been forced into a zero hours contract unskilled labour position since the financial crash in 2008. He lives on a drug-ridden estate in South east London with his son and elderly father, who struggles from dementia. When he loses his job he panics about how he will take care of his vulnerable family, leading him to make some difficult and irrational decisions. 'Sink' is a story about survival, but not in an anguish or despair way, but tender, warm and funny. It is about people that find their way through against life's problems. It is about Micky Mason, a man that right now is doing the right thing.
Where to watch Sink
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 85 min1 hour and 25 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Sink?
- 1 hour and 25 minutes (85 minutes).
- When was Sink released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 11 October 2018.
- Who directed Sink?
- Mark Gillis.
- Who is in Sink?
- It stars Martin Herdman, Mark Gillis, Tracey Wilkinson and Josh Herdman.
- Where can I watch Sink?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (9)-
Martin Herdman Micky
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Mark Gillis Paul
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Tracey Wilkinson Lorraine
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Josh Herdman Jason
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Joelle Koissi Factory Worker
- Director
- Mark Gillis
- Writers
- Mark Gillis
- Producers
- Mark Gillis, Alan Rickman
Videos and trailers
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See the photoReviews
All 3 reviewsWhat the critics say average 6.7 from 3 outlets
- 8.0 CriticKevin Maher
An innately empathetic performance from the lead actor Martin Herdman is reason alone to see this shoestring drama.
Read - 6.0 EmpireDavid Parkinson
This involving drama is rooted firmly in the social realist tradition.
Read - 6.0 The GuardianCath Clarke
The characters feel a little underwritten, but there?s a lot to enjoy here, not least some nicely timed lines.
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Soundtrack
All 4 songs- Rigs of the Timethe Late Great
- We Poor Labouring Menthe Late Great
- I'm Not Complainingthe Late Great
- No Power on Earththe Late Great
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