Synopsis
Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend, bizarre neighbor and irritating workmate.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Metacritic71/100
42 audience votes
Key crew
- Mike LeighDirector
- Mike LeighWriter
Cast
- Anne RaittSylvia
- Sarah StephensonHilda
- Eric AllanPeter
- Joolia CapplemanPat
- Mike BradwellNorman
- Malcolm SmithNorman's Friend
- Donald SumpterNorman's Friend
- Liz SmithPat's Mother
- Christopher MartinSylvia's Boss
- Linda BeckettRemedial Trainee
- Sandra BoltonRemedial Trainee
- Una Brandon-JonesSuperviser
Stills
Themes
based on play or musicaltenantfolk singermental illnessindependent film