Urban Hymn
Urban Hymn picks up in the aftermath of the 2011 London riots when a troubled young female offender, Jamie (Letitia Wright), and a grieving novice care-worker Kate (Shirley Henderson, Trainspotting, Bridget Joness Diary) cross paths.At the heart of it all is the relationship between Jamie and Leanne (Isabella Laughland). Both have come from tragedy, both find refuge in their friendship and, with their 18thbirthdays looming, both face rocky futures as they near the end of their time in a state-run residential home for children. When Kate enters the picture, she develops a maternal bondwith Jamie, encouraging herto embrace her singing talentand find a future in performance.Leanne is unable to let go of her best friend and becomes increasingly volatile, leaving Jamie irrevocably tornbetween the two women.
