The Kitchen
Strong roots grow in unlikely places
Science FictionThrillerDramaAdventureComedylondon, englanddystopiacoming of ageurban decaysocial issues2040sgrittyunderstated
A gritty coming-of-age drama set in a decaying London housing estate, balancing the warmth of human connection against the weight of systemic decay and difficult choices.
Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions.
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