Private Project

Separate Tongues

In 1957 Britain, homosexual is against the law and prohibited. Robert has a wife while he is in a discreet relationship with Wallace. They live together in London but constantly feeling unsafe whether in the public or their own space. The only way to avoid any suspicion is through communicating in Polari, a secret slang used by homosexual community in Britain before declining in use from 70s onwards.

  • Henry Yeoh
    Director
  • Jack Jones
    Writer
  • Brenda Rundle
    Producer
  • Ian Mccurrach
    Key Cast
    "Robert"
  • Riley Clark
    Key Cast
    "Wallace"
  • David East
    Key Cast
    "Gordon"
  • Clare Gollop
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Aldershot"
  • Project Type:
    Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 14, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,300 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Networking & Drinks & LGBT Shorts
    London
    United Kingdom
    July 10, 2018
Director Biography - Henry Yeoh

Henry is a filmmaker from Malaysia. He has just completed his filmmaking undergrad course from Kingston University London in 2018.

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Director Statement

The journey of making Separate Tongues film has been very adventurous and challenging. I am looking forward to make a second part of Separate Tongues because I want to connect the film back to my initial idea that explore gay aversion therapy etc.