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Romans

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Romans (2017)
Orlando Bloom stars as Malky, a demolition worker whose life receives a seismic shock when, out drinking with friends at a local pub, he sees a disturbing figure from his past: the man he holds responsible for a traumatic childhood incident. Fueled by anger, Malky sets out on a path of vengeance -- and discovers that no one can escape the consequences of their sins in this taut thriller.
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An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.

  • Directors
    • Ludwig Shammasian
    • Paul Shammasian
  • Writer
    • Geoff Thompson
  • Stars
    • India Fowler
    • Orlando Bloom
    • Janet Montgomery
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.7K
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    • Directors
      • Ludwig Shammasian
      • Paul Shammasian
    • Writer
      • Geoff Thompson
    • Stars
      • India Fowler
      • Orlando Bloom
      • Janet Montgomery
    • 47User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Retaliation
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    Retaliation: You Don't Trust Me
    Retaliation: Keep Doing It
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    India Fowler
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    • Sophie
    Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom
    • Malky
    Janet Montgomery
    Janet Montgomery
    • Emma
    Alex Ferns
    Alex Ferns
    • Jo
    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Mother
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    • Paul
    John Whitby
    John Whitby
    • Pete
    James Smillie
    James Smillie
    • Jimmy
    Josh Myers
    Josh Myers
    • Colin
    Jo Wheatley
    Jo Wheatley
    • Chorister
    Kyle Rees
    Kyle Rees
    • Mick
    Dan Styles
    Dan Styles
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    Rory Nolan
    • Billy
    Rosalyn Wright
    Rosalyn Wright
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    Deborah Rock
    Deborah Rock
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    Michael Chapman
    Michael Chapman
    • Church Attendee
    Phelim Kelly
    Phelim Kelly
    • Church Attendee
    Natasha Jean Sparkes
    • Sue
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    • Directors
      • Ludwig Shammasian
      • Paul Shammasian
    • Writer
      • Geoff Thompson
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    6Spidenus816

    Not What's Expected

    It has more depth to it than expected. Fair warning: it is not an Equalizer-type film. It's a different category altogether.
    6calicut110

    Good film, doesn't deserve such low reviews

    This moving has good acting, direction and purpose. I think Orlando Bloom showed he can really act, maybe for the first time in his career. I wish there was more closure in a few areas but overall it was very well done. It's a disturbing subject but really powerful and a good execution.
    9cj_delia

    Orlando Bloom Was Intense

    This is an incredibly topical film with all that has come to light over the last couple of decades. Orlando Bloom was incredible in this part. He holds your full attention from start to finish and has no trouble portraying the full scope of emotions his character is dealing with. This film deserves to be seen by a much wider audience than it's limited release will grant it.
    7ReelReviewer911

    Bravo! Powerful film!

    Underrated gem.

    Yes, it's dark subject matter but the message is bright.

    PhenomEnal work by the cast! Orlando Bloom delivers a performance that should have been anything but swept under the rug. This one deserves your attention.
    10whatithinkis

    I could not even FIND Orlando Bloom in this

    It was as if he had 'grown up' and become some whole other being. There is not one misstep in this film. Every aspect of victimhood, ptsd, self-harm, sexuality, denial, help, healing, recovery, friendship, love, hate, anger, debt, discovery is revealed in a natural, realistic manner. Orlando's work is incredible. The writing is incredible. And ultimately the true horror turns out not to have been where you thought it was at all, but somewhere even worse, even more cruel and complex.

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      The film originally premiered in 2017 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, but did not receive a U.S. release until 2020 when Saban Films picked it up during the COVID-19 pandemic. The actors Orlando Bloom and Janet Montgomery were really surprised when the film finally got picked up, as many years had passed and they thought it'd never see the light of day.
    • Goofs
      12th minute: dartboards in a UK pub are hung too low.

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2017 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Retaliation
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamscape
      • Tea Shop Productions
      • Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,741
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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