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Distant Voices, Still Lives
Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not always happy. Their father was physically abusive to his wife and left the children emotionally traumatized. As a result, the children have grown into unhappy adults, looking for love they didn't receive when they were young.
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Distant Voices, Still Lives
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 16, 1988
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Drama, Music
User Score
69%
Original Title
Distant Voices, Still Lives
Production Companies
ZDF, BFI, Film4 Productions
Director
Terence Davies
Description
Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not always happy. Their father was physically abusive to his wife and left the children emotionally traumatized. As a result, the children have grown into unhappy adults, looking for love they didn't receive when they were young.