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My Feral Heart
My Feral Heart is a 2016 English film directed by Jane Gull and written by Duncan Paveling. It Stars Steven Brandon who plays Luke, an independent young man with Down syndrome who stumbles upon a wild and life changing friendship.

The Film Premiered at the 2016 Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, California, USA.

Plot
Luke, played by Steven Brandon an independent young man with Down syndrome, is forced to live in a care home after his elderly mother dies. He struggles to settle there, both frustrated at having his wings clipped by its rules, and unimpressed by his new house mates. His disappointment with his new home soon turns to wonder when Luke discovers a way out and begins to explore the surrounding countryside. When he is caught sneaking out by Pete, a troubled youth who tends the gardens at the home, the two strike up an unlikely rapport: Pete covers for Luke and in return Luke helps Pete clear the garden. On one illicit excursion to the adjoining field Luke discovers a young girl in desperate need of his help.

Cast

 * Steven Brandon as Luke
 * Shana Swash as Eve
 * Will Rastall as Pete
 * Pixie Le Knot as 'The Girl'
 * Eileen Pollock as Joan
 * Suzanna Hamilton as Margaret

Production
My Feral Heart was shot over two weeks in the rain on a camera thingy in Essex with a Dolby Digital soundtrack.

Distribution
My Feral Heart was self distributed via the Ourscreen Service

National Down Syndrome Day
My Feral Heart was screened in 20 cinemas across the UK to raise awareness for Down Syndrome Day

My Feral Heart in the Media
My Feral Heart - Mark Kermode Review