She's Been Away (1989)
But her return set them both free
A woman who has been institutionalized for 60 years for the "crime" of not conforming to the 1920s image of what a proper young woman should be (in other words, she did what she wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought about it) is finally released to the custody of her family, consisting of her grand-nephew and his family. At first she keeps a self-imposed distance from the relatives, but she soon finds herself coming around to her nephew's wife, a free spirit who is under the thumb of her cold and controlling husband.
Cast
- Peggy Ashcroft - Lillian Huckle
- Geraldine James - Harriet Ambrose
- James Fox - Hugh Ambrose
- Rachel Kempson - Matilda
- Rebecca Pidgeon - Young Lillian
- Hugh Lloyd - George
- Jackson Kyle - Dominic Ambrose
- Rosalie Crutchley - Gladys
- Cryss Jean Healey - Young Margaret
- Leslie Goodall - Old Edward
Screenplay
Themes
Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
road trip, flashback, free spirit, pregnant woman, family reunion, mental illness, unwanted pregnancy, mental hospital, runaway woman, old age
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is She's Been Away about?
- A woman who has been institutionalized for 60 years for the "crime" of not conforming to the 1920s image of what a proper young woman should be (in other words, she did what she wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought about it) is finally released to the custody of her family, consisting of her grand-nephew and his family. At first she keeps a self-imposed distance from the relatives, but she soon finds herself coming around to her nephew's wife, a free spirit who is under the thumb of her cold and controlling husband.
- Who directed She's Been Away?
- She's Been Away was directed by Peter Hall.
- Who stars in She's Been Away?
- She's Been Away stars Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, James Fox, Rachel Kempson, Rebecca Pidgeon, Hugh Lloyd.
- How long is She's Been Away?
- She's Been Away has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is She's Been Away?
- She's Been Away is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was She's Been Away produced?
- She's Been Away was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of She's Been Away?
- The themes of She's Been Away include: Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.