The read
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
Although married and pregnant Rose has always been mother's favorite, it is younger sister Iris whose life is shaken up by mother's death. Suffocating, Iris spirals out of control and copes by losing herself in sexual oblivion.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
39 audience votes
Key crew
- Carine AdlerDirector
- Carine AdlerWriter
- Ilona SekaczOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Samantha MortonIris Kelly
- Claire RushbrookRose Kelly
- Rita TushinghamMum
- Christine TremarcoVron
- Stuart TownsendTom
- Mark WomackFrank
- Matthew DelamereGary
- Clare FrancisElena
- Joe TuckerSam
- Daniel O'MearaMax
- Crissy RockCompere
- Lisa MillettSylvia
Stills
Themes
liverpool, englandsexual awakeningwoman directorsistersloss of parent