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.
Main Cast
Creators
Mike Leigh on the Making of Secrets & Lies
Director's Cut: Mike Leigh on Secrets and Lies - Film 2011 With Claudia Winkleman - BBC
Brenda Blethyn on Secrets & Lies
Official Trailer
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
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