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Distant Voices, Still Lives
1988 1h 24m Terence Davies

Distant Voices, Still Lives

★ 7.4 IMDb
Drama Music & Musical
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.

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Nominated European Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated European Film Award for Best Film
Nominated European Film Academy Special Aspect Award for Best Music
Nominated European Film Award for Best Director
Nominated European Film Award for Best Screenwriter
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