Sylvia leads a very quiet life caring for her mentally ill sister Hilda but both sisters' urgent longing for companionship is threatened by their inability to interact with other people socially. Featuring a performance of great depth from Anne Raitt and balancing heightened realism with moments of real humour it is one of the key films in the development of British cinema.
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A sherry-sipping typist, a tongue-tied schoolteacher and a would-be pop star are among the sad cases trapped in suburban South London in the debut film from director Mike Leigh, later known for 'Abigail's Party' and 'High Hopes'. Cast includes Liz Smith, Sarah Stevenson and Mike Bradwell.
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