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During a sizzling summer in the noughties, a gang of South London schoolgirls face strange sexual awakenings, which culminate in a visceral fate.
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During a sizzling summer in the noughties, a gang of South London schoolgirls face strange sexual awakenings, which culminate in a visceral fate.
Screened as part of Shorts programme My Time to Shine. Screened as part of Shorts programme My Time to Shine. Once you've explored this strand, check out a Q&A with the creative forces behind it - just click on the Q&A tab above.
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