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Feature film — 2019

Bait (2019)

6.61h 29mDrama

Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

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Director: Mark Jenkin

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Cast & crew

Edward Rowe as Martin Ward

Edward Rowe

Martin Ward

Mary Woodvine as Sandra Leigh

Mary Woodvine

Sandra Leigh

Giles King as Steven Ward

Giles King

Steven Ward

Simon Shepherd as Tim Leigh

Simon Shepherd

Tim Leigh

Chloe Endean as Wenna Kowalski

Chloe Endean

Wenna Kowalski

Janet Thirlaway as Mrs. Peters

Janet Thirlaway

Mrs. Peters

Isaac Woodvine as Neil Ward

Isaac Woodvine

Neil Ward

Martin Ellis as Billy Ward

Martin Ellis

Billy Ward

Jowan Jacobs as Hugo Leigh

Jowan Jacobs

Hugo Leigh

Georgia Ellery as Katie Leigh

Georgia Ellery

Katie Leigh

Stacey Guthrie as Liz Stewart

Stacey Guthrie

Liz Stewart

Morgan Val Baker as Husband

Morgan Val Baker

Husband

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