Distant Voices, Still Lives

Name: Distant Voices, Still Lives
Released: 1988-11-16
Rating: 6.9

6.9/10 (138)

·1988· 84 min

Director: Terence Davies

"In memory, everything happens to 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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Freda Dowie

Mother

Pete Postlethwaite

Father

Angela Walsh

Eileen

Lorraine Ashbourne

Maisie

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Dean Williams

Tony

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Sally Davies

Eileen as a child

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Susan Flanagan

Maisie as a child

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Nathan Walsh

Tony as a child

Michael Starke

Dave

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Debi Jones

Micky

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Vincent Maguire

George

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Marie Jelliman

Jingles

In brief

Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) is a drama, music film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 138 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 24min. You can stream it on: BFI Player Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Distant Voices, Still Lives online?

Distant Voices, Still Lives is available on the following streaming services: BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Distant Voices, Still Lives?

Distant Voices, Still Lives runs 84 minutes (1h 24min).

What rating does Distant Voices, Still Lives have?

Distant Voices, Still Lives has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 138 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Distant Voices, Still Lives from?

Distant Voices, Still Lives was released in 1988.