Hallam Foe

Hallam Foe, a 2007 British drama film directed by David Mackenzie, follows the story of a 17-year-old loner, Hallam Foe (Jamie Bell), who develops a unique hobby of spying on people from his treehouse. Convincing that his stepmother, Verity (Claire Forlani), is responsible for his mother's death, Hallam flees to Edinburgh, where he falls for hotel manager Kate (Sophia Myles). As Hallam navigates his feelings and confronts his dark past, he begins to uncover the truth about his mother's death and his own desires.