Steve Mackleson is a dangerous prisoner, incarcerated for double murder in a maximum security prison. We follow, as he navigates his struggle against redemption the system and his inner turmoil, when a young black gang member becomes his unlikely new cell mate and a daughter he has never met, finally requests to meet her estranged father, face to face.
Director Philip Barantini talks through how the short became a feature-length film, alongside details on the production.
Director Philip Barantini talks through how the short became a feature-length film, alongside details on the production.
Philip Barantini (born 13 July 1980) is a British director, producer, screenwriter and actor. Known for his intense one-shot works, he directed the film Boiling Point (2021), its follow-up series (2023) and the miniseries Adolescence (2025), all starring Stephen Graham. As an actor, his notable roles include appearances in Dream Team, Band of Brothers, and The Responder. Description above from the Wikipedia article Philip Barantini, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.