Distant Voices, Still Lives

1h 24min

Drama

Music

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.

Production Companies

BFI

Film Four International

Cast

Sally Davies

Sally Davies

Eileen as a child
Susan Flanagan

Susan Flanagan

Maisie as a child
Nathan Walsh

Nathan Walsh

Tony as a child
Jean Boht

Jean Boht

Aunty Nell
Carl Chase

Carl Chase

Uncle Ted
Alan Bird

Alan Bird

Priest
Matthew Long

Matthew Long

Mr Spaull
Roy Ford

Roy Ford

Priest
Terry Melia

Terry Melia

Military Policeman
John Thomalla

John Thomalla

Military Policeman
John Carr

John Carr

Registrar
Ina Clough

Ina Clough

Licensee
Bill Moores

Bill Moores

Pubgoer (uncredited)
George Moss

George Moss

Pubgoer (uncredited)

Release date

16th Nov 1988

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English