Secrets & Lies (1996)

Roxanne drives her mother crazy. Maurice never speaks to his niece. Cynthia has a shock for her family. Monica can't talk to her husband. Hortense has never met her mother.

Secrets & Lies (1996) poster

After her adoptive mother dies, Hortense, a successful black optometrist, seeks out her birth mother. She's shocked when her research leads her to Cynthia, a working class white woman.

Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andrew Dickson
Cinematography: Dick Pope
Editing: Jon Gregory
Production: CiBy 2000, Channel Four Films, Thin Man Films
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: English, ελληνικά
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Keywords

london, england, parent child relationship, adoption, socially deprived family, reunion, candid, loving

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secrets & Lies about?
After her adoptive mother dies, Hortense, a successful black optometrist, seeks out her birth mother. She's shocked when her research leads her to Cynthia, a working class white woman.
Who directed Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies stars Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook, Lee Ross.
How long is Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
What genre is Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Secrets & Lies?
Secrets & Lies had a budget of $5M.
How much did Secrets & Lies gross?
Secrets & Lies grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Secrets & Lies produced?
Secrets & Lies was produced in United Kingdom, France.