Secrets & Lies
- Drama
After her adoptive mother dies, Hortense, a successful black optometrist, seeks out her birth mother. She's shocked when her research leads her to Cynthia, a working class white woman.
Secrets & Lies is a 1996 British drama that follows Hortense, a successful black optometrist, as she tracks down her birth mother and discovers an unexpected family connection. Directed by Mike Leigh, this powerful film explores identity, class, and family bonds across racial and social divides. The movie has been available since its theatrical release in May 1996.
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Brenda BlethynCynthia Rose Purley
Marianne Jean-BaptisteHortense Cumberbatch
Timothy SpallMaurice Purley
Phyllis LoganMonica Purley
Claire RushbrookRoxanne Purley
Lee RossPaul
Lesley ManvilleThe Social Worker
Elizabeth BerringtonJane
Michele AustinDionne
Ron CookStuart
Trevor LairdHortense's Brother
Brian BovellHortense's Brother
Emma AmosGirl with Scar
Clare PerkinsHortense's Sister in Law- Elias Perkins McCookHortense's Nephew
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When was Secrets & Lies released?
Secrets & Lies premiered theatrically on May 24, 1996.
What is the main plot?
After her adoptive mother passes away, Hortense, a successful black optometrist, seeks out her birth mother and is shocked to discover she is Cynthia, a working-class white woman.
Who directed Secrets & Lies?
The film was directed by Mike Leigh, known for his character-driven dramas and improvisational filmmaking style.
Where can I watch Secrets & Lies?
As a 1996 film, Secrets & Lies is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and home media, though availability varies by region and provider.
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