Distant Voices, Still Lives
“In memory, everything happens to music.”
Synopsis
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.
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Freda Dowie
Mother
Pete Postlethwaite
Father
Angela Walsh
Eileen
Lorraine Ashbourne
Maisie
Dean Williams
Tony
Sally Davies
Eileen as a child
Susan Flanagan
Maisie as a child
Nathan Walsh
Tony as a child
Michael Starke
Dave
Debi Jones
Micky
Vincent Maguire
George
Marie Jelliman
Jingles
Antonia Mallen
Rose
Anne Dyson
Granny
Jean Boht
Aunty Nell
Chris Darwin
Red
Andrew Schofield
Les
Pauline Quirke
Doreen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 28, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$772K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Davies
- Original Title
- Distant Voices, Still Lives
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $772K
- Production Studios
- BFI, ZDF, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Davies
Terence Davies
William Diver, Patrick Duval
William Diver
Jennifer Howarth, Colin MacCabe
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Davies
Director
Terence Davies
Writer
William Diver
Director of Photography
Patrick Duval
Director of Photography
Monica Howe
Costume Design
William Diver
Editor
Jennifer Howarth
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Distant Voices, Still Lives
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What is Distant Voices, Still Lives about?
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.
Who directed Distant Voices, Still Lives?
Distant Voices, Still Lives was directed by Terence Davies.
Who stars in Distant Voices, Still Lives?
The principal cast of Distant Voices, Still Lives includes Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Dean Williams.
When was Distant Voices, Still Lives released and how long is it?
Distant Voices, Still Lives was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
How much did Distant Voices, Still Lives make at the box office?
Distant Voices, Still Lives grossed $772K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Distant Voices, Still Lives?
Distant Voices, Still Lives holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).