Nil by Mouth

Nil by Mouth

1997 · 128 min · EN · R · 6.9 (113 votes)
Dir. Gary Oldman · Starring Ray Winstone, Kathy Burke, Charlie Creed-Miles, Laila Morse, Edna Doré, Chrissie Cotterill · Music Eric Clapton
Drama

The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. Also in their family is Val and Billy's mother Janet and grandmother Kath. Billy is a drug addict and Raymond kicks him out of the house, making him live on his own. Raymond is generally a rough and even violent person, and that leads to problems in the life of the family.

VIBE

A raw, unflinching portrayal of working-class life in London. It's a harrowing, visceral experience that pulls you into the bleak reality of addiction and domestic strife. Prepare for an intense, unforgettable watch.

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