HIDDEN

  • Sean: Jude Riordan
    Suzannah: Emma Davies

  • Writer: Michael Stevenson
    Director: Paul Riordan
    Director Of Photography: Gareth Evans
    Producers: Michael Stevenson, Luke Carroll, Paul Riordan
    Executive Producers: Michael Stevenson, Cheryl Griffin, Lili Giacobino, Reece Alan O’Neil

11-year-old Sean lives with his mother, a single parent with young-onset dementia. When the birthday boy returns home from school one afternoon, frustration and resentment rise to the surface, resulting in harsh realities being faced.

HIDDEN by Cusp Films – BIFA Qualifying

Hidden was developed in partnership with St Helens Young Carers and Sheffield Young Carers and provided on-set work experience for young carers from both cities.

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WATCH THE TRAILER

Hidden Poster – Cusp Films

BEHIND THE SCENES

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FUN FACT:

The director of Hidden, Paul Riordan, is the father of the lead actor, Jude! Parts of the film were shot on location in Jude's school in St Helens and feature all of his real school friends as background artists.