Film shot in Suffolk raises £4k for abuse charity

The Dog That Couldn't Bark stars Dame Maureen Lipman, best known for her role in Coronation Street

A screening of a film shot in Suffolk has raised thousands of pounds for a charity which supports survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

The Dog That Couldn't Bark was filmed at Glemham Hall in Woodbridge and a private charity screening was shown at The Cut, in Halesworth, in aid of Ipswich-based Survivors in Transition.

The movie stars Dame Maureen Lipman and tells the story of an older lady at the end of her life sharing a childhood secret with her palliative care nurse.

"This powerful film reminds us that the impact of sexual abuse can echo across a lifetime," said Fiona Ellis, from Survivors in Transition.

"Too many carry their pain in silence — even to their last moments.

"We hope this screening sparks vital conversations and affirms that it is never too late to be heard, believed, and supported."

Helen Atkinson Wood - pictured with Dame Maureen Lipman - hosted the screening event at The Cut in Halesworth

The soundtrack for the film was composed by Jack Northove and was directed by Henry Tomlinson - both of whom live in Suffolk.

Its script was written by Wenhaston resident Paul Rainbird.

"When I first read the script, I found it very compelling and it immediately screamed out to me that it should be made into a film," Mr Tomlinson said.

"It has multi layers of conflicting narrative that I found fascinating and was keen to explore.

"We were very lucky to secure two supremely talented, powerful actors and we are so proud to say that 70% of our cast and crew came from the east coast."