Distant Voices, Still Lives
~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.
Genres
- Drama
- Music
General Information
Release Date: 1988-11-16
Budget: $0
Revenue: $771745
Runtime: 84 min
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