Tribe is a tale of conflict between the world of the Gypsy and the world of the Gorgio (settled people), as seen through the eyes of Owen McBride (Billy Cook) – a half‐breed with a Gypsy father and a Gorgio mother – and Ann (Kerrie Hayes), an ambitious policewoman. This ground breaking production offers a sympathetic take on the traveller community and the prejudices they face, whilst giving audiences a rollercoaster ride of forbidden love, violence, corruption and greed. Torn between two ways of life, Owen (Billy Cook) finds that saving the life of a stranger ensnares him in a deadly adventure. Pursued by a gang of violent criminals, Owen goes into hiding with his father’s gypsy tribe on their camp, where he earns the respect of his peers by mastering the time honoured trade of taming wild horses. With traveller roots himself and incredible screen presence, Billy Cook was born to play Owen. In this, Billy’s debut feature, his performance as Owen MacBride as a charming, impulsive bad-boy with his own sense of pride and honour is set to put him on the map with movie audiences. Rising star Kerrie Hayes plays Ann – a young policewoman whose pursuit of Owen turns out to be more than professional. Kerrie’s performances have dazzled audiences since her debut in BBC TV’s Lillies, and her performance in Kicks was BAFTA nominated. Kerrie will soon be seen in the eagerly-anticipated big screen version of Brighton Rock and industry observers expect her career to go the same way as that of Carey Mulligan. At the heart of the film, David Essex plays Blackberry – a Gypsy horse trainer who befriends Owen, taking him in when he has nowhere else to go. David needs no introduction – his enduring appeal has included an extraordinary musical career, a series of West End successes and the role of romantic lead in a primetime BBC TV series. More images will be released once approved by the production company.