Fans have been given a first glimpse of Kate Winslet starring alongside her daughter Mia Threapleton in Channel 4's upcoming feature-length drama I Am Ruth.
The drama, which will air later this year, is an instalment of the Bafta-nominated and female-led drama anthology series I Am created by filmmaker Dominic Savage.
Speaking about the project as a picture from the set was released, 47-year-old Winslet, who plays the title role, said: "The collaborative and sensitive way in which Dominic Savage goes about creating and filming each episode of I Am is challenging, rewarding and completely immersive.
"The actors become these roles and there is simply no room for pretending.
"It's a working environment that any actor would give anything to be a part of, and I can safely say with my hand on heart that I will never forget the things we learnt as we made this piece.
"The low-key, quiet nature in which we put this together is how I aspire to work all the time."
"Often creative environments can be big and overwhelming, but part of Dominic’s directorial process is to keep things to a bare minimum and just focus on the actors and the world we are creating alongside him, and with his unwavering support.
"It was a privilege and an inspiration to work with Dominic Savage. He’s simply extraordinary."
The fictional storyline for the two-hour programme, which looks at the mental health crisis affecting young people in the UK, was developed and co-authored by Winslet and Savage, 59.
The film offers an honest portrayal of a mother and daughter’s increasingly strained relationship, with 22-year-old Threapleton starring as Ruth’s teenage daughter Freya as she retreats into herself, becoming increasingly consumed by the pressures of social media.
I Am Ruth will air on Channel 4 later this year.
Source: Press Association
