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High Hopes

British writer-director Mike Leigh’s second feature explores a family on either side of the divide of Margaret Thatcher’s Britain. The satirical drama features impressive performances from UK actors such as Philip Davis, Ruth Sheen, Edna Doré and Philip Jackson, and is scored by British composer Andrew Dickson. Co-produced by Channel Four Films and Portman Productions.

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Cyril (Philip Davis) and Shirley (Ruth Sheen), are socialists who live comfortably in a small flat, while Cyril's sister, Valerie (Heather Tobias), lives in a wealthy neighbourhood with her husband, Martin (Philip Jackson). With their conflicting views and lifestyles clashing, they try to navigate their complicated internal family dynamics.