Secrets and Lies (1996) is a compelling drama that centers around Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a successful London doctor who embarks on a journey to find her biological mother. Hortense, a well-educated black woman, is shocked to discover that her birth mother, Cynthia (Brenda Blethyn), is a white, working-class woman. Cynthia is initially skeptical of Hortense's claims but is eventually convinced by the presentation of her birth certificate. This revelation triggers a flood of painful memories for Cynthia. Meanwhile, Cynthia is resolute in preventing her own troubled daughter, Roxanne (Claire Rushbrook), from repeating her past mistakes. The narrative thickens as Hortense's search for her mother unfolds, and the family's secrets begin to surface. Cynthia's brother, Maurice (Timothy Spall), a wedding photographer, harbors his own hidden truths. The impending barbecue, a signature event in Cynthia's life, becomes a pivotal moment. Cynthia extends an invitation to Hortense to attend her daughter's birthday barbecue, using this gathering to reveal the true identity of the newcomer to her family.
Secrets and Lies (1996)
1996 · Movie · 141 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction Mike Leigh
Cast Brenda Blethyn · Timothy Spall · Phyllis Logan · Marianne Jean-Baptiste · Lee Ross · Claire Rushbrook · Elizabeth Berrington · Michele Austin · Ron Cook · Lesley Manville · Emma Amos · Hannah Davis
Soundtrack Andrew Dickson
Screenplay Mike Leigh
Cinematography Dick Pope
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Title Secrets and Lies
Original title Secrets and Lies
Year 1996
Type Movie
Length 141 min.
Country United Kingdom
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