Distant Voices, Still Lives
"In memory, everything happens to music."
Originally released in 1988. Distant Voices, Still Lives is a drama/music film. directed by Terence Davies. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, and Angela Walsh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (130 votes)
Box Office
$771.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $771,745
Production Companies
- BFI
- Film Four International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Distant Voices, Still Lives about?
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. ...
Who directed Distant Voices, Still Lives?
Distant Voices, Still Lives was directed by Terence Davies.
How long is Distant Voices, Still Lives?
Distant Voices, Still Lives has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Distant Voices, Still Lives released?
Distant Voices, Still Lives was released on November 16, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Distant Voices, Still Lives?
The main cast of Distant Voices, Still Lives includes Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Dean Williams.
Is Distant Voices, Still Lives worth watching?
Distant Voices, Still Lives has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 130 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.