UK,
1971, 106 min
Directed by:
Mike LeighScreenplay:
Mike LeighCinematography:
Bahram ManocheriCast:
Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman, Donald Sumpter, Liz Smith, Stephen ChurchettVOD (1)
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A haunting and disturbing study of a young woman's isolation in the late 1960's. Sylvia leads a very quiet life caring for her mentally ill sister Hilda but both the sister's urgent longing for companions is left thwarted as they are unable to interact with other people socially. (Screenbound Pictures)
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