Plot
AKA is the story of a disaffected youth's search for love, status, and identity in late 1970s Britain. 18-year old Dean is handsome and bright, but feels hampered by his working-class background and by his family, which includes a sexually abusive father. In order to make something of himself, Dean assumes another identity and manages to enter high society. As he navigates this decadent new world, he meets a host of characters, including David, an older gay man who desires him, and Benjamin, a young hustler from Texas who has also managed to find a place among the aristocracy. Can Dean find love while living a lie? How much is he willing to sacrifice in order to pull off his charade? Presented through three simultaneous frames rather than one.
Written by
Duncan Roy
Directed by
Duncan Roy
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
UK Film Council, Bard Entertainments
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award5 wins & 3 nominations total