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National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights

On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.

2021 |2h 2m |  Drama

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Cast

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Anthony Aje

Billie

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Paul Bradley

Turner / Roy

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Karl Collins

Thomas / Trever

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Kiza Deen

Lou / Olu

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Rochelle Rose

Essie / Lucy

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Matthew Seadon-Young

Ruskin / Johnson / Decker

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Kudzai Sitima

Jess / Jeanie

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Cathy Tyson

Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona

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Everal Walsh

Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin

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Luke Wilson

Caesar / Reuben

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Language

English

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