the film — Crusts by India Sleem

a film by India Sleem

Crusts (2025) is a coming-of-age story about the first time you act against your true nature.

Inspired by the old wives tale, eating bread crusts makes your hair curly, Paris navigates her relationship with her crusts, best friend, and hair.

BBC Film presents a SOMESUCH production
in association with SUGAR FREE TV & CARTEL

“Crusts” Chikae Hughes, Sophie Johnson, Bryony Delaney, Dean Branford,
Malaika Bass Makendi, Moses Egan, Badr Ali, Gran Sleem

director of photography Alexis Zabé Asc, Amc
production designer Abi Ford edited by Leo Scott
original music by Ouri costume designer Luci Ellis
make-up designer Ashley Jordan Jones
hair designer Keisha Mason sound design Andy Isaias
casting directors Martin Gibbons, Gabrielle Lawrence
executive producers Scott O’Donnell, Michelle O’Brien,
Alice Ojha, Tim Nash, Sally Campbell, Chris Watling
produced by Tom Gardner, Eleanor Stonehouse
written & directed by India Sleem

Crusts (2025) is a coming-of-age story about the first time you act against your true nature. Inspired by the old wives tale, eating bread crusts makes your hair curly, Paris navigates her relationship with her crusts, best friend, and hair.

Crusts (2025) is a coming-of-age story about the first time you act against your true nature.

Inspired by the old wives tale, eating bread crusts makes your hair curly, Paris navigates her relationship with her crusts, best friend, and hair.