A film of the highest quality. Superbly written, directed, edited and acted. Harry Eden as the young boy is gritty and realistic - a revelation. The film shows the world that lurks beneath the visible regeneration of the East End, a world that is rarely seen or understood from the outside but within is a constant dark and painful anguish. Pure encapsulates this superbly and there is little that it fails to deal with.

A particular scene which involves the young boy finally confronting his mother about the life that her actions are forcing him to lead is especially moving and shows up the way in which such children are forced into a world of grotesque misery and expectation and a knowledge that contradicts the innocence that should, and to an extent still does, lie within.

Powerful, moving, action-filled, highly credible, masterfully acted.

this is a very dark and gritty film about a 10 year old boy who has to look after his family because his mum is always high on heroin,he then befriends louise (keira knightley) and trys to get his mum off drugs or he will lose her but his mums dealer is always trying to push more drugs on her.
very enjoyable film anouther great performance by keira knightley with no weak actors this film has the ability to draw you in.

this is the best film to be made if you think youve seen the film of your life, im afriad you havent unlees you have seen this film it is so hard but so true all at the same time. i advise you watch this and experience what i have you will be on the edge of your seat all the way though until the end youll be in tears of happiness. enjoy.