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Vera Drake

Vera Drake

2004 · 125 min · EN · R · 7.2 (321 votes)
Dir. Mike Leigh · Starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan, Alex Kelly · Music Andrew Dickson

“Wife. Mother. Criminal.”

Drama

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

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A quiet, deeply human drama set in post-war London. It feels like a hushed secret, exploring the hidden lives of women with a gentle, yet unflinching, gaze. A poignant and thought-provoking experience.

melancholicsomberpoignantnostalgicslow-burnkitchen sink realismperiod dramacharacter studymoralitysocial classfemale agencysecrecy
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