Release Date: 1983
Not Yet Rated|1 hr 4 min
Plot Summary
Walter (Ian McKellen) is a mentally disabled man who depends on his parents for his survival. So when his mother and father die, Walter's future is thrown into question. With nowhere to go, Walter is put into a poorly run state mental institution. In these new, harsh surroundings, Walter befriends a schizophrenic woman named June (Sarah Miles). As their bond grows, the pair's affection turns to romance -- and soon they plot their escape from the hospital, hoping to begin a new life in London.
Cast: Ian McKellen, Sarah Miles, John Czeslaw
Director: Stephen Frears
Genres: Drama
Keywords: 1980s, Escape, Love, London, Gritty, Love interest, Emotional, Transformation
