A Sisyphean Task
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A Sisyphean Task follows Lucy, a 23 year old newly qualified teacher, through her first year of teaching. A bright yet unflinching glimpse into the British school system, all set within the walls of Lucy's classroom.
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Leah Balmforth
Lucy
Hugh Bonneville
The Headmaster
Known for
Downton Abbey
Paddington
Olivia Almeroth
Daisy
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Susan Lawson-Reynolds
Miss Shaw
Known for
Suspicion
Faith Richards Anderson
Freya
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Monica Endacott-Isaeva
Agnes
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Ta'rell Fearon-Telfer
Zac
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Kara-Leah Fernandes
Becky
Also in
The Long Song
Barack Manfro-Marc
Kian
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Tolu Sona
Javion
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Kanan Verma
Ella
Also in
I Hate Helen
Ta'niyah Fearon-Telfer
Maya
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George Malcher Director · Gus Flind-Henry Director David Bird Cinematographer
First release September 1, 2025 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Finite Films & TV, Supernormal Pictures
Production
Cowboy Films
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Finite Films & TV
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Supernormal Pictures
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · September 1, 2025
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