This film is part of Free
Burning Ash
An ancient ritual is used as a way of attacking a 90s yuppie.
Overview
A straight-faced Charlie Drake, making a rare late appearance, takes drastic, esoteric action when his neighbour, a yuppie commuter, cuts down branches from a precious tree situated between their two houses. Channelling the spirit of the 'rough music', an age-old form of protest, he silently wipes ashes from a fire on his face and commences a special form of retribution.
The film was made in support of Children in Need and all actors and members of the technical crew donated their services for free.
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