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Secrets & Lies

A middle-aged black woman, recently bereaved of her adoptive parents, sets out to rediscover her roots by finding her biological mother, a white factory worker struggling to make ends meet in East London.

In a London setting, Cynthia struggles with loneliness and isolation, feeling disconnected from her brother who has achieved success. Meanwhile, Hortense, who was adopted at birth, begins a journey to find her biological mother.

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Secrets & Lies Videos

Mike Leigh on the Making of Secrets & Lies

Mike Leigh on the Making of Secrets & Lies

Director's Cut: Mike Leigh on Secrets and Lies - Film 2011 With Claudia Winkleman - BBC

Director's Cut: Mike Leigh on Secrets and Lies - Film 2011 With Claudia Winkleman - BBC

Brenda Blethyn on Secrets & Lies

Brenda Blethyn on Secrets & Lies

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Info about Secrets & Lies

Studio(s): CiBy 2000, Channel Four Films

Originally Released: United States, May 24, 1996

Production Countries: United Kingdom, France

Box Office Gross: $13,417,292.00

Budget: $4,500,000.00

Genres:Drama, Comedy