

In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
Bela

Jota

Lu
Diego

Ann Payne

Anjali

Social Services Officer

Jay
Hassan

Macário

Lurdes

Teacher
Neighbour

Police Officer (1)
Postwoman
Baby Jessy
Baby Jessy
Off-License Costumer
Off-License Cashier

Hearing Aid Shopkeeper
Police Officer (3)
Mogg

Young Couple Woman
Maria
Judge
Solicitor
Elderly Neighbour
Policeman Cafe
News Announcer
Doc Announcer
Foster Mother
Police Officer (2)
Additional Visual Effects

Music Producer
Producer
Editor
Writer
Writer

Producer
Producer

Director

Writer
Production Coordinator
Casting
Still Photographer
Set Decoration
Co-Costume Designer
Focus Puller
Standby Art Director
Script Supervisor
Dialect Coach

Line Producer
Sound Recordist
Digital Imaging Technician
Props
Cinematography
Location Assistant
Production Accountant
Foley Supervisor
Assistant Location Manager
First Assistant Director
Costume Supervisor
Associate Producer
Grip
Assistant Editor
Colorist
Art Department Assistant
Art Department Assistant
Foley Mixer
Script Supervisor
Second Assistant Camera
Music Supervisor
Production Design
Unit Production Manager
Sound Editor
Makeup Artist
Assistant Art Director
Production Secretary
Production Assistant
Accountant
Art Department Assistant
Hair Designer
Foley Artist

Third Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Boom Operator
Floor Runner