Movie Description
Distant Voices, Still Lives
(1988)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Terence Davies
- Producer : Jennifer Howarth
- Writer : Terence Davies
- Editor : William Diver
- Cast : Freda Dowie,Pete Postlethwaite,Angela Walsh,Lorraine Ashbourne,Dean Williams,Sally Davies,Susan Flanagan,Nathan Walsh,Michael Starke,Debi Jones,Vincent Maguire,Marie Jelliman,Antonia Mallen,Anne Dyson,Jean Boht,Chris Darwin,Andrew Schofield,Pauline Quirke,Carl Chase,Alan Bird,Matthew Long,Frances Dell,Roy Ford,Terry Melia,John Thomalla,John Carr,John Michie,Jeanette Moseley,Ina Clough,Bill Moores,George Moss
Cast
Mother
Father
Eileen
Maisie
Tony
Eileen as a child
Maisie as a child
Tony as a child
Dave
Micky
George
Jingles
Rose
Granny
Aunty Nell
Red
Les
Doreen
Uncle Ted
Priest
Mr Spaull
Margie
Priest
Military Policeman
Military Policeman
Registrar
Soldier
Barmaid
Licensee
Pubgoer (uncredited)
Pubgoer (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleDistant Voices, Still Lives
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-11-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 24m
Revenue₹ 771745
Production CompaniesBFI,ZDF,Film Four International
Genres
- Drama
- Music
