Vote (2022)
Overview
A woman struggles as she is caught at a supermarket for shoplifting. This award-winning short film is inspired by the cost of living crisis in Britain.
TOP CAST
Jazmin Gilham
Sara
Heidi Steel
Supermarket Staff
Eve Buglass
Supermarket Staff
Robbie McHardy-Ried
Supermarket Staff
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