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Distant Voices, Still Lives

Distant Voices, Still Lives

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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

Revenue

$771,745

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.