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

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Secrets and Lies(Blu-ray)Directed by: Mike LeighStarring: Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Phyllis Logan, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Claire Rushbrook, Elizabeth Berrington, Michele Austin, Lee Ross, Lesley Manville, Ron Cook, June MitchellContributors: Simon Channing Williams, Mike Leigh, Andrew Dickson, Dick PopeDescriptionComedy 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 discovery—her 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 Cynthia’s youngest daughter, Roxanne (Claire Rushbrook). With strong performances and powerful storytelling, this award-winning drama is a must-watch.Key FeaturesFormat: Blu-rayStudio: Criterion CollectionRegion: Region BMain Language: EnglishRun Time: 142 minutesBBFC Certification: 15 (Suitable for 15 years and over)Number of Discs: 1Release Date: 26 April 2021Originally Issued: 1996Weight: 92gSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusProduct DetailsCatalogue No:CC3233BDUKBarcode:5050629647310Rental/Retail:Retail not for RentalGenre:DramaDimensions:135 x 17 x 173 (mm)