Actor Ashley Walters makes his directorial debut with the Nick Love-scripted Animol. The film follows the young Troy (Tut Nyuot) as he deals with the harsh realities of life in a juvenile detention centre.
Vladyslav Baliuk, Stephen Graham and Sharon Duncan-Brewster also star.
"I make movies because I want to entertain people but it’s important that it creates a conversation, and I really do think Animol will," says Walters.
Animol is in UK cinemas from October 30th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Behind the walls of a juvenile detention centre, Troy (Tut Nyuot) is thrust into a brutal world of gangs, loyalty, and violence. From the moment he arrives, he is tested. Paired with a volatile cellmate, Troy is forced to deal with daily threats and power struggles. An unspoken bond with a fellow inmate offers solace in the oppressive environment, but their growing connection becomes a dangerous vulnerability.
