Pleasureland (2003)
The story of Joanna, a 14-year-old girl who feels pressured by her peers to lose her virginity. The story, told primarily from her point of view, follows her as she self-destructs, becoming involved in a world of sex, drugs and betrayal. Including graphic and sometimes violent underage sex scenes, the film portrays an occassionally exaggerated but nonetheless disturbing and thought-provoking view of teenage sexuality.
- Date of release
- 2003-11-16
- TMDB
- 4.8 / 10 (4)
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama
- Director
- Brian Percival
Casting
- Claire Hackett — Julie Mosscroft
- Barry Sloane — Darren
- Katie Lyon — Joanna Mosscroft
- Michael Dunn — Greg Mosscroft
- Melissa Edwards — Michelle Mosscroft
- Claire Bailey — Lisa
- Clive Moore — Mr. Stevens
- Leah Whitaker — Sophie
- Holly Shween — Leanne
- Tara Wells — Katie
- Letitia Denny — Chantelle
- Mark Fenna — Rocky
Interesting facts
Pleasureland is a 2003 Channel 4 feature-length television drama focusing on a group of teenagers in Liverpool who feel pressured to grow up. Written by Helen Blakeman, directed by Brian Percival and produced by Kudos, the makers of the BBC One espionage series Spooks.
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