CHARACTER PROFILES

JOHN GORDON RATTENBURY: PROTAGONIST. PLAYED BY JAKE SUTTON

Aged 26, Londoner. John is a family man, with a wife (Eileen) and daughter (Margrett). He is proud of his family and will always put them first. He also has a similar belief for his friendships; always looking out for others and keeping his friends close to him. Johns journey shows how the soldiers didn’t always live in and around conflict and violence, his character portrays the more idle side of the war; waiting around for something to happen. As he only sees the enemy once in the whole film, this brings tension to the character, as he isn’t sure when he will interact with the enemy again, bringing suspense to the film. During the war, John proves his intelligence through rising up to corporal by the end of his time in the war. This is shown through him commanding the road block in scene 7. This shows how the character can overcome his fears, and become a strong role model to the other soldiers, as well as looking out for his friends throughout the film.

HOWARD REES: HELPER. PLAYED BY BEN NOTTINGHAM

Aged 28, Londoner. Howard is a sentimental character, and is very independent as he doesn’t like people doing his work for him. May be a sort of introvert. He has a wife and two daughters who he will put before him. Finding friendship is key for Him. Howard will always be looking out for John throughout his time in the film, but will never been to keen on anyone else. John has to leave Howard half way through the film, but their friendship is strong enough to last throughout their lives.

DAVID JONES: DONOR. PLAYED BY ALEX JAMES EARLE

Aged 31, Midlander. David is a strong character, a leader, Johns sergant. Although Davids main aim is to succeed in the war, doing everything in his power to achieve greatness, he also has a humble side, understanding the importance of respect. This is shown through David and Johns friendship (sergent and corporal).David is a family man, but prefers to keep it quiet. He believes in keeping family at home and out of the way of the brutality of war, which he has experienced from previous times on the front line.