I Know You Know (2008)

I Know You Know is a feature film written & directed by Justin Kerrigan in dedication to his father Frankie Kerrigan. This is his first major work since his debut with Human Traffic (1999).

Plot : (The storyline is closely based on the director/writer's own childhood.)
A man living in Wales with his young son starts behaving as if he is involved in some secret plot, perhaps criminal. He moves into a delapidated flat, keeps in regular contact with an important-seeming man called Mr Fisher, has minders apparently keeping him under protection, and lives in increasing fear of his life. The plot seems to be connected to a growing satellite TV company. His son discovers that he also has a gun.

The father reveals that once the mysterious job is over, they will be paid £2 million and emigrate to America. However, when he goes to a bar to collect the money from Mr Fisher, he doesn't show up.

The father becomes increasingly paranoid and dangerous (e.g. he burns out one of the satellite TV company's vans), and the son suspects that the plot may all be a figment of his imagination. The son goes to Mr Fisher's house, where Mr Fisher - merely a council official - tells him that his father had been a successful travel agent who went out of business when the satellite TV company forced his company out of its premises.

The son persuades his father to go to the police, who have him sent to a psychiatric hospital; he died 12 years later. (Article from IMDB).


Simple, tragic storyline. Powerful performances by Robert Carlyle (Charlie) as always & an impressive performance by Aaron Fuller ( Jamie). The performances are the real reason to watch this movie. I don't know where they found young Fuller, but for a newcomer he has substantial acting skills. This film surprised me by making me sad at the end of the film. I dont easily feel sad or happy or any sense of emotions that easily. Especially after realizing that this story was closely based on the director/writer's own childhood, I felt a pinch in my heart. Hope you guys give this film a chance. Two amazing actors from different generations , with two outstanding performances that will break your heart.

Memorable Quotes :

(While jamie is swinging high on the swings)
Charlie : Bet you couldnt jump from that height

Jamie : I'll hurt myself

Charlie :Are you gonna be scared all your life jamie or are u going to be a tough fuckin cookie.

Jamie : A tough fuckin cookie!!

Charlie : Thats right! Now Jump!

Jamie : Catch me?

Charlie : I cant! I cant!, I wont be able to catch you when you're older! Its ok to be afraid, Just as long as you do it!

(Last Scene)

(The last conversation between Charlie & Jamie before the cops take Charlie away)
Charlie : Dont worry about me, just concentrate on you. All part of the training. Its time to show the world what a character you are. Whatever you want, whatever you want, keep at it till you get it & dont let no one put you off. Understand? Listen to the voice inside, you can do it all Jamie.

Director :
Justin Kerrigan

Actors :
Robert Carlyle - Charlie
Arron Fuller - Jamie

RATE : 8.5\10