Urban Hymn

Urban Hymn picks up in the aftermath of the 2011 London riots when a troubled young female offender, Jamie (Letitia Wright), and a grieving novice care-worker Kate (Shirley Henderson) cross paths.

At the heart of it all is the relationship between Jamie and Leanne (Isabella Laughland). Both have come from tragedy, both find refuge in their friendship and, with their 18th birthdays looming, both face rocky futures as they near the end of their time in a state-run residential home for children.

“Urban Hymn is so carefully and lovingly made by director Michael Caton-Jones and his leads that it’s hard to begrudge the British drama its familiar premise, especially as you squint at the screen through tears.” ~Kimber Myers, Los Angeles Times