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A resourceful 12-year-old, who secretly lives alone in her flat in a working-class suburb of London, makes money stealing bikes with her best friend Ali and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle. But when her estranged father turns up out of the blue, she's forced to confront reality.
In a whimsical, DIY London, 12-year-old Georgie lives a solitary life, stealing from shops and surviving on her wits. Her estranged father, Jason, unexpectedly returns, forcing them to navigate their new family dynamic. Georgie must confront her grief and learn to trust as she grapples with her father's reappearance.
Scrapper received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its unique visual style, heartfelt performances, and blend of humor and pathos. It was lauded as a refreshing and distinctive debut feature.
A vibrant and original coming-of-age story with a powerful emotional core.
Lola Campbell delivers a breakout performance as the resilient Georgie.
Visually inventive and emotionally resonant, blending gritty reality with a touch of magical realism.
Google audience: Audiences praised the film's originality, emotional depth, and the standout performance of its young lead. Many found it to be a touching and visually engaging experience.
Won the Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival 2023.
Director Charlotte Regan drew inspiration for the film's distinctive visual aesthetic from children's drawings and scrapbooks.
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"Georgie" (Lola Campbell) ingeniously manages to hoodwink social services following the death of her mother, and so lives on her own and makes a living running an unique cycle recycling programme with her friend "Ali" (Ali Uzun) that keeps ...