Raj Ghatak Movies  The Lives of the Saints embodies the first
cinematic collaboration between the acclaimed, London-based
still photographer-turned-director Rankin, co-helmer Chris
Cottam, and veteran scenarist Tony Grisoni (Fear and Loathing in
Las Vegas). This parable, heavily laden with doses of magic
realism and dark humor, unfurls on the gritty streets of North
London, where kingpin Mr. Karva (James Cosmo) runs a series of
rackets with the assistance of a lightning-paced courier known
as Roadrunner (Daon Broni). In time, Karva is due for
replacement, and either his stepson, Othello (David Leon), or
his not-too-bright partner, Emilio (Bronson Webb), will usurp
the throne. Meanwhile, Roadrunner happens upon a Wild Child-like
character in the park (Sam MacLintock) who somehow wills him to
stop moving for the first occasion in his life. This animal-like
boy manages to actualize the wishes of everyone he encounters,
but some object to his innate magical abilities, and eventually,
tragedy materializes -- which