Secrets and Lies [Blu Ray] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days]

Description

Secrets and Lies (Blu-ray)

Directed by: Mike Leigh

Starring: Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Phyllis Logan, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Claire Rushbrook, Elizabeth Berrington, Michele Austin, Lee Ross, Lesley Manville, Ron Cook, June Mitchell

Contributors: Simon Channing Williams, Mike Leigh, Andrew Dickson, Dick Pope

Description

Comedy drama written and directed by Mike Leigh. Secrets and Lies follows Hortense Cumberbatch (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a successful black Londoner who, after the passing of her adoptive parents, makes an unexpected discoveryher birth mother, Cynthia (Brenda Blethyn), is a white single woman.

Despite an initially awkward meeting, Cynthia and Hortense form a bond, leading to a dramatic family revelation at the 21st birthday party of Cynthias youngest daughter, Roxanne (Claire Rushbrook). With strong performances and powerful storytelling, this award-winning drama is a must-watch.

Key Features

• Format: Blu-ray
• Studio: Criterion Collection
• Region: Region B
• Main Language: English
• Run Time: 142 minutes
• BBFC Certification: 15 (Suitable for 15 years and over)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Release Date: 26 April 2021
• Originally Issued: 1996
• Weight: 92g

Special Features

• Interactive Menus

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