
By focusing on one soldier and his return from service, we were able to develop these ideas further and present what I hope is a realistic and truthful representation of this mental health disorder. Ag Law in the Field: Episode 38 - Adverse Possession. On Sams return from military service, Lily sets her heart on revitalising their relationship, but with Sams worsening PTSD. These themes chimed perfectly with the isolation and silence of our countryside setting and provided a real opportunity to explore an illness that affects so many young people. and other resources on the topic of real and personal property which is lost or abandoned. This mental health disorder, which can affect people from all walks of life who have experienced trauma, manifests itself in a number of different ways, but what struck me most was the sense of isolation and loneliness that many suffers experience. It was in these months that I first became aware of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

When I began searching for a dramatic hook for the film, popular media was increasingly discussing the return of service men and women from Afghanistan. What strikes me whenever I escape London and head back to South Shropshire is the silence and solitude that surrounds you. It seemed like the ideal setting for a character driven drama and the perfect backdrop for a romantic narrative. “The countryside where I grew up is a constant source of inspiration to me and was certainly the starting point for this film. When asked about his inspiration for the film, Shropshire-born Jon Stanford said, The debut feature film of writer and director Jon Stanford, the film stars up-and-coming actors, including Tom Campion and Rebecca Birch, alongside established talent such as Simon Armstrong (Game of Thrones), Frances Rufelle (Les Miserables) and Paul Sadot (Dead Man’s Shoes). What follows is an exploration of isolation, loyalty and individual battles as they deal with the hidden consequences of war. Dismissed by friends and family they are pushed into the fringes of their community and Lily is unwillingly drawn into Sam’s post-war world. When Sam returns from service in Afghanistan Lily tries to heal their fractured relationship, but her efforts are thwarted by the PTSD that is taking hold of him. Set in the Shropshire countryside, Long Forgotten Fields portrays the devastating effects of war on British soldiers long after they’ve left the battlefield by telling the story of young couple, Sam and Lily.
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Long Forgotten Fields will have its World Premiere at Raindance Film Festival this month, where it has been nominated for Best UK Feature Film. On Sams return from military service, Lily sets her heart on revitalising their relationship, but with Sams worsening PTSD isolating him from friends. This movie follows the fractured relationship of young couple, Lily and Sam following his return from service in Afghanistan, especially.
