Waseem Mirza

Eager to test his friends' devotion to him, 10-year-old British-Indian Zakir Noorani lies about moving to India forever. What he doesn't know is that he has a special power, one that allows him to speak into existence whatever he wishes if he fails to cross his fingers. Or at least that's what his sister Aaisha leads him to believe. Haunted by his recent viewing of Slumdog Millionaire, Zakir attempts to escape his fate while his sister relishes in his torment.

DI Belfiore is a good man, and a good cop, whose life falls apart at the hands of a mental breakdown and a corrupt police force. Embroiled in a conspiracy of lies and personal vendetta's even a good man can be pushed to do bad things.

When gay teenager Connor and his parents realise they are able to decide the sexuality of Connor's younger brother, the decision causes a breakdown in communication...

Are paranormal experiences real? Can being 'spiritual' help with the way you feel about death, dying and grief? This British film, from the university that pioneered distance learning through BBC Television, explores themes of spiritual healing and the differing views on life after death.