Island used in short film on domestic abuse

Sunday, 22 September 2019 07:35

'Losing Grace' has all-female cast and crew

Domestic violence is at the heart of a short film soon to be made on the Isle of Man.

'Losing Grace' is a thriller following the story of a mother and daughter having to flee from an abusive partner.

The film starts shooting with an all female cast and crew this November.

Producer Aradhna Tayal says the film aims to raise awareness for an issue that is "not spoken about enough:

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Losing Grace will be released in 2020 across film festivals worldwide.

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