Following news of his father's death, Tom (played by Paul Popplewell) returns to the family home he hasn't seen for fifteen years to confront his past. Flashbacks and bad memories from his abusive childhood haunt him as he wanders through each room. His sister Jackie (played by Kerry Ann Smith) soon warms to him realising his efforts to come to terms with his worst phobia: turning into his abusive father. But will the spirit of Tom's father live on inside him?
The Constant Father stars award winning actor Paul Popplewell whose credits include:
FILM: Dog Altogether (2008 BAFTA winner), 24 Hour Party People, Morvern Caller, The Waiting Room, Bright Young Things, In This World, Club Le Monde, I Want You, If Only.
TELEVISION: Emmerdale (regular role), Saxondale, The Somme, The Ghost Squad, The Power of Art - Caravaggio (lead), Totally Frank, The Royal, Gifted, Alan Partridge, The League Of Gentlemen, Peak Practice, Heart Beat, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, The Wedge (lead), Out Of The Blue, Criminal (lead).
AWARDS: Golden Chest International TV & Film Festival, Bulgaria - Won Best Actor
Royal Television Society Awards - Nominated Best Actor
Manchester Evening News TV & Theatre Awards - Nominated Best Supporting Actor
About the Director - Rupert Bryan:
Rupert is an independent filmmaker based in London and New York with a track record of directing and producing short films, music videos, commercials and documentaries for 10 years.
His most recent film credits include the short horror ‘Blood Line’ starring Christopher Cazenove (Dynasty, Judge John Deed, A Knights Tale) and Melanie Gutteridge (The Bill).
He directed the high-octane action hit documentary ‘The Great Escape a Cannonball Run’ for Warner Brothers and a music documentary with Eran James for Universal and CH10 in Australia.
He has directed music videos for many artists including Mica Paris, Ocean Color Scene, Speedway and Joss Stone
He recently directed ‘The Steph Show’, a successful primetime 8-part series for Channel 10 in Australia with actress and recording artist Stephanie Mcintosh (Neighbours).
Rupert founded the production company Motion Picture House Limited in 1998, based inside Saatchi & Saatchi London.
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