Characters & Themes
AKA (2002) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2002 · 123 mins · English
- Directed by
- Duncan Roy
- Starring
- Sean Gilder, Bill Nighy, Stephen Boxer, Robin Soans, Diana Quick, Fenella Woolgar
Lies are like wishes; tell enough of them, and some become reality. Set in 1970s Britain, the film follows 18‑year‑old Dean, who feels limited by his working‑class background and family expectations. Determined to improve his prospects, he adopts a false identity, gaining entry into high society and chasing the life he desires.
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