Distant Voices, Still Lives(1988)

Behind the story

What is Distant Voices, Still Lives about?

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.

Genres

Drama, Music

Directed by

Terence Davies

Release date

1988-11-16

Status

Released

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