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Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988): movie guide
Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) is a Drama, Music running about 84 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 139 votes. Notable cast includes Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1988-11-16
- Runtime: 84 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Drama, Music
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1988-11-16
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What is Distant Voices, Still Lives about?
Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not always happy. Their father was physically abusive to his wife and left the children emotionally traumatized. As a result, the children have grown into unhappy adults, looking for love they didn't receive when they were young.
Cast highlights
Distant Voices, Still Lives features Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Dean Williams, Sally Davies. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1988-11-16. Runtime: 84 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (139 votes). Genres: Drama, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Distant Voices, Still Lives?
- Distant Voices, Still Lives is listed as Drama, Music on TMDB.
- How long is Distant Voices, Still Lives?
- Distant Voices, Still Lives runs about 84 minutes.
- Who stars in Distant Voices, Still Lives?
- Cast highlights include Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Dean Williams, Sally Davies.
- Does Cinema Box stream Distant Voices, Still Lives?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
