
Away
Drama
Overview
A story set in the north English seaside town of Blackpool and centered on two kindred spirits who form an unlikely friendship.
Top Cast


Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Joseph
Timothy Spall
Joseph


Juno Temple
Juno Temple
Ria
Juno Temple
Ria


Hayley Squires
Hayley Squires
Kaz
Hayley Squires
Kaz


Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan
Dex
Matt Ryan
Dex


Susan Lynch
Susan Lynch
Angie
Susan Lynch
Angie
Joanna Roth
Joanna Roth
Tanya
Joanna Roth
Tanya


Terry Stone
Terry Stone
Landlord
Terry Stone
Landlord


Tony Pitts
Tony Pitts
Col
Tony Pitts
Col


Reece Noi
Reece Noi
Damo
Reece Noi
Damo
Melanie Clare
Melanie Clare
Carol
Melanie Clare
Carol
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