MAJOR PROJECT - CHARACTERS

Brothers-2

The two brothers Riyad and Islam have travelled from their North African home to mainland Europe so that they can get medicine for their dying mother which is unattainable in their home country. However what the younger brother is unaware of is that they are coming to the UK to get a better opportunity for themselves as well as help their mother.    

Riyad

• North African
• Early 20's
• Speaks French, Algerian (Language could change depending on the casting process)
• Older brother of the 2 immigrants in the back of a lorry
• Has to act as the father figure to his younger brother as they are travelling together without their parents
• Riyad has to explain to his brother that they have to do what they are doing in order to help their mother. 

Riz Ahmed

Islam

• North African 
• Late teen's 
• Speaks French, Algerian, and small amount of English
• Younger brother to Riyad
• Feelings of regret to their decision to come leave their home and their sick mother

Karl Glusman

Police-officers-2

Have just witnessed a terrible event during which someone died. This has shocked both of them, as despite being in the force it is still a rear thing to see.  

Florence

• British 
• Early 20's
• recently joined the force with only a few months of experience.
• Stunned by the experience she just had where she witnessed a dead body for the first time

Aimee Ffion Edwards

Glen

• British
• Late 30's 
• Been in the force for more than 10 years
• Still shocked by the preceding events  

Paddy Considine

Lorry Driver + Radio host

Richard

Richard is a man who voted to leave the European union when the referendum came about, but is now having doubts about the validity of his decision. He decides he has to let his feelings out by admitting that he made a mistake with his decision. So he apologises live on air of the local radio station. 

• British
• mid 40's
• Feels he needs to apologise to everyone, especially his 13 year old son
• Openly emotional on the radio

James (voice only)

• Radio host
• deep soothing voice
• comforts and associates with Richard agreeing with everything he has to admit
• Makes the conversation a friendly chat as if between friends
• Appreciates Richards honesty and courage to do what he is doing.