She's Been Away
"But her return set them both free"
Originally released in 1989. She's Been Away is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Peter Hall.
Starring Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, and James Fox
Synopsis
A woman who has been institutionalized for 60 years for the "crime" of not conforming to the 1920s image of what a proper young woman should be (in other words, she did what she wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought about it) is finally released to the custody of her family, consisting of her grand-nephew and his family. At first she keeps a self-imposed distance from the relatives, but she soon finds herself coming around to her nephew's wife, a free spirit who is under the thumb of her cold and controlling husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 9, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She's Been Away about?
A woman who has been institutionalized for 60 years for the "crime" of not conforming to the 1920s image of what a proper young woman should be (in other words, she did what she wanted and didn't c...
Who directed She's Been Away?
She's Been Away was directed by Peter Hall.
How long is She's Been Away?
She's Been Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was She's Been Away released?
She's Been Away was released on July 9, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in She's Been Away?
The main cast of She's Been Away includes Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, James Fox, Rachel Kempson, Rebecca Pidgeon.