Sisters Pansy and Chantal couldn’t be more different, yet their deep bond serves as the cornerstone of their extended family. While Pansy’s anger at the world manifests in lashing out at her husband, son, doctors, and even strangers, her behaviour grows increasingly hostile. Over the course of a tumultuous Mother’s Day weekend, long-buried tensions reach their boiling point. Legendary British filmmaker Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies, Mr. Turner) delivers a poignant and bittersweet exploration of a working-class family in crisis, anchored by a powerhouse performance from Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Oscar-nominated for Leigh’s 1996 film Secrets & Lies).

🏆 Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards (including Best Leading Actress).

Reviews

‘Leigh’s strategy of taking us into his characters’ world without prelude or explanation, letting the revelations and backstory waft out, help make his films feel authentic.’
★★★★★
Caryn James, BBC

‘In an era when we are quick to admonish bad behaviour, it’s a reminder of the importance of asking why someone may be behaving badly.’
★★★★
Ed Potton, The Times