
Teens
Distant Voices, Still Lives
Best from age 14 · PG-13 · 1988 · 84 min
TeensBest from age 14 · PG-13 · 1988 · 84 min · Drama · Music
Distant Voices, Still Lives
This drama follows a working-class Liverpool family in the 1940s and 50s. While celebrating a wedding, siblings Maisie and Tony reflect on their difficult childhood marked by an abusive father, revealing the lasting emotional impact on their adult lives.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate5/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate4/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Scenes depict domestic abuse, including verbal and physical aggression.
- Some characters smoke and drink alcohol frequently.
- Emotional distress and discussions of past trauma are central to the film.
Models well
- Family bonds endure
- Resilience in hardship
- Finding joy amidst sorrow
Talk about it after
- The long-term effects of domestic abuse on family members.
- How past experiences can shape adult relationships.
- The challenges of forgiveness and healing.
- Different ways people cope with trauma.
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Cast & crew
4K Re-Release Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Distant Voices, Still Lives



