Wasp (2003): Cast & Plot
Wasp is a 2003 short drama directed by Andrea Arnold, starring Natalie Press as Zoë, Danny Dyer and Jodie Mitchell. It runs 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 26 min
- Director
- Andrea Arnold
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cowboy Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wasp About?
The premise of Wasp without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Zoë, a single mother in Dartford, struggles to feed her four children and can’t even afford basic groceries. When an old flame drives by and asks her out, she hesitates, fearing he isn’t truly interested. To spare embarrassment, she tells him she’s simply babysitting, making the outing her first date in years and a brief glimpse of hope.
Wasp Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- single mother
- irresponsible parent
- poverty
- working class
- housing project
- date
- child
- fish and chips
- crying baby
- wasp
- lower class
- little girl
+38 more Show fewer
- england
- pub
- cell phone
- title directed by female
- reference to robbie williams
- reference to mcdonald's restaurant
- bag of chips
- pool table
- pool
- f word
- fish and chip shop
- hugging
- crying
- child neglect
- kiss
- neglected child
- puddle
- cigarette smoking
- parking lot
- coca cola
- miniskirt
- singing
- dancing
- potato chip
- doll
- playing pool
- baby stroller
- pacifier
- nightie
- telephone call
- kitchen
- apartment
- tutu
- reference to victoria beckham
- reference to david beckham
- driving
- car
- baby boy
Wasp Cast & Characters
Natalie Press leads the cast as Zoë, with Danny Dyer as Dave and Jodie Mitchell as Kelly. Directed by Andrea Arnold; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrea Arnold
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Natalie Press as Zoë - Danny Dyer as Dave
- Jodie Mitchell as Kelly
- Kaitlyn Raynor as Leanne
Also Starring in Wasp
· 5 more- Molly Griffiths Sinead
- Danny Daley Kai
- Ashley Routledge Brown Haired-Girl
- Lizzie Colbert Bullet-Head
- Tabitha Crewe Barmaid
More from Andrea Arnold
More films directed by Andrea Arnold, best-rated first: Fish Tank, Bird, American Honey and Cow.
Wasp Plot Summary
What happens in Wasp from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Zoe [Natalie Press] rapidly descends a flight of stairs, baby in hand, and three other children in tow. The scene is tense from the start as she finds herself in a physical altercation with her neighbour, and the two women and their children trade shouts and insults, the air thick with frustration and fear. The moment lingers, and the clash sets a tone of precarious balance between care and chaos that threads through the rest of the story.
Full summary
The whole story of Wasp, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Wasp?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the woman who is looking after three children in the film?
Cars in Wasp
19 cars on screen, including the 1991 Škoda Favorit Estate and the 1986 Austin Metro.
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1991 Škoda Favorit Estate Important role -
1986 Austin Metro Background role -
2000 Daewoo Leganza Background role -
1993 ERF EC Background role
Wasp Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Geting” and “黄蜂”.
- Also known as
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- Geting
- 黄蜂
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Wasp FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wasp, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wasp?
Wasp runs 26 minutes.
When was Wasp released?
Wasp was released on August 1, 2003.
Who directed Wasp?
Wasp was directed by Andrea Arnold.
More films by Andrea Arnold Who is in the cast of Wasp?
Wasp stars Natalie Press as Zoë, Danny Dyer as Dave and Jodie Mitchell as Kelly, among 9 credited actors.
Does Wasp have a post-credit scene?
No. Wasp has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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