Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.
Clio Barnard
Tracy O'Riordan
Clio Barnard
Ole Bratt Birkeland
Harry Escott
Adeel Akhtar
Ali
Claire Rushbrook
Ava
Natalie Gavin
Dawn
Macy Shackleton
Venice
Ellora Torchia
Runa
Shaun Thomas
Callum
Mona Goodwin
Michelle
Krupa Pattani
Usma
Vinny Dhillon
Jameela
Tasha Connor
Karen
Ariana Bodorova
Sarlota Nagyova
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"Ava" (Claire Rushbrook) works as a teaching assistant who has brought up her children following a rather brutal marriage. One afternoon in the tipping rain, she is offered a lift by "Ali" (Adeel Akhtar) who winds her up about her tastes in music (folk and country) and generally makes her smile. The...
Claire Rushbrook's Three Favourite Scenes in ALI & AVA | Altitude Films
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Casting Director Shaheen Baig on Ali & Ava | Interview | Altitude Films
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Adeel Akhtar shares the dinner story that ended up in the Ali & Ava script | Tea with BAFTA
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First Date Questions with ALI & AVA | Altitude Films
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Just Out of The Bath | Ali & Ava | Altitude Films
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Ali & Ava | Interview with Dir. Clio Barnard
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