Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)

11/16/1988 (GB) • 1h 24m

Drama, Music

In memory, everything happens to music.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$771,745.00

Keywords

liverpool, england

family relationships

singer

1940s

1950s

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