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Secrets & Lies (1996)
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A successful black woman traces her birth mother to a lower-class white woman, who denies it. Emotions run high as everyone's secrets are exposed.

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namecharacter
Michele Austin Dionne
Elizabeth Berrington Jane
Brenda Blethyn Cynthia Rose Purley
Ron Cook Stuart
Phil Davis Man in Suit
Marianne Jean-Baptiste Hortense Cumberbatch
Sheila Kelley Fertile Mother
Phyllis Logan Monica Purley
Lesley Manville Social Worker
Lee Ross Paul
Claire Rushbrook Roxanne Purley
Ruth Sheen Laughing Woman
Timothy Spall Maurice Purley
Alison Steadman Dog Owner
name 
Andrew Dickson composer
Mike Leigh director, writer (original)
Simon Channing Williams producer
awardcategorynameyear
BAFTA Best Actress in a Leading Role Brenda Blethyn 1996
BAFTA Best British Film 1996
Golden Globe Award Best Actress Brenda Blethyn 1996
London Critics' Circle Film Award British Actress of the Year Brenda Blethyn 1997
London Critics' Circle Film Award British Director of the Year Mike Leigh 1997
London Critics' Circle Film Award British Film of the Year 1997
 
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