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Distant Voices, Still Lives
Distant Voices, Still Lives - 1988 6.8

In memory, everything happens to music.

Overview:

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.
Status: Released
Release: 1988-11-16
Runtime: 84 minutes
Ratings: 6.8
Vote Counts: 127
Budget: 0 $
Revenue: 771745 $
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