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Directed by Nicholas White, Heatwave leans on a strong ensemble — Bernard Hill, Leanne Best, Priyanga Burford — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2005.
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