High Hopes

Year: 1989

Runtime: 110 min

Language: English

Director: Mike Leigh

DramaComedy

Shirley and Cyril, a working-class couple in London, face the complexities of daily life, balancing family responsibilities and personal dreams. Cyril’s mother deals with the realities of aging, while Shirley grapples with her desire for a child, complicated by Cyril’s socialist beliefs. Through the ups and downs, Shirley provides stability and strength for their unconventional family, demonstrating resilience and humor in the face of everyday struggles.

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