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Drama

The Children Act.

We all make choices. Hers make history.

6.6/ 1020181h 45mEN

In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.

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Directed by Richard Eyre

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson

Fiona Maye

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Jack Maye

Fionn Whitehead

Fionn Whitehead

Adam Henry

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

Kevin Henry

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Nigel Pauling

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Amadia Kalu

Anthony Calf

Anthony Calf

Mark Berner

Rosie Cavaliero

Rosie Cavaliero

Marina Green

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