Film - Long Haul
In
2001 Janet Paisley (Author) was nominated for a BAFTA for the short
film Long Haul.
Long Haul was based on the story of a woman who had gone around to a
neighbours house. while there, there was a house fire at her home, trapping
and killing her children. Totally wracked with grief she sets out on
an unknown journey. She is nearly hit by a truck - and as a result an
unusual alliance is struck up between the two, and she hitches a lift.
Eventually, she collapses in a heap after leaving the truck and is able
to cry, thus beginning the healing process.
Directed by Bob Blagden.
CAST:
Simone Lahbib.
Gary Lewis
Film Editing by:
Niven Howie.