Secrets and Lies (1996)

1996 · Movie · 141 min. · United Kingdom

Secrets and Lies (1996)
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Drama Adoption

Secrets and Lies (1996) follows Hortense, a successful Black optometrist, who seeks out her birth mother, Cynthia, a working-class white woman. Their unexpected reunion unravels buried family tensions and hidden truths. Cynthia, struggling with her own insecurities and strained relationships, must confront her past while navigating the complexities of her newfound connection with Hortense. As secrets surface, the film explores themes of identity, forgiveness, and the enduring bonds of family. Directed by Mike Leigh, this poignant drama masterfully balances humor and heartbreak, revealing how honesty can heal even the deepest wounds.

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Timothy Spall · Phyllis Logan · Marianne Jean-Baptiste · Lee Ross · Claire Rushbrook · Elizabeth Berrington · Michele Austin · Ron Cook · Lesley Manville · Emma Amos · Hannah Davis

Soundtrack Andrew Dickson

Screenplay Mike Leigh

Cinematography Dick Pope

Original title Secrets and Lies

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