Plot & Details
Mike Leigh's first film after his international success Secrets and Lies was this comedy-drama about two former college roommates spending a weekend together -- the first time they've seen each other in six years. As teenagers, Annie (Lynda Steadman) was painfully shy, terribly nervous (so much so that it manifested itself in a severe facial rash) and in desperate need of self-esteem. Hannah (Katrin Cartlidge), on the other hand, had strong opinions about everything and a habit of blurting them out regardless of the hurt they would inflict upon others. Years later, Annie has gained a certain confidence and poise (and her face has cleared up), but she's yet to learn how to relax, while Hannah is still incapable of letting a quiet moment speak for itself. As they spend the weekend hunting for apartments (Annie's looking for a new place to live), they're constantly reminded of their past together -- how far they've come, and how far they still have to go. Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who won acclaim for her role as the daughter given up for adoption in Secrets and Lies, co-wrote the musical score for this film.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Comedy,Drama
- Run Time: 87min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 08/08/1997
- DVD Release Date: 09/06/2005
- Director(s): Mike Leigh
- Starring: Katrin Cartlidge , Lynda Steadman , Kate Byers , Mark Benton , Andy Serkis
- Themes: Class Differences,Success is the Best Revenge,Women's Friendship
- Tone: Melancholy,Warm,Affectionate,Literate,Quirky,Stylish,Witty,Humorous,Understated,Wry,Talky
- Keywords: friendship,rash [skin],reunion,weekend,women
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