Hard Truths

Mike Leigh returns with an unflinching and darkly humorous portrait of a woman full of fury and teetering on the edge.

Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Oscar-nominated for Secrets & Lies) gives an outstanding central performance as Pansy, a woman whose emotional and physical health issues have spiralled into deep, uncontrollable anger. This rage affects everyone around her—from her husband and grown-up son to her doctor, dentist and supermarket cashier. In contrast, Pansy’s sister Chantelle is a compassionate spirit who balances her struggles with the ability to find and embrace joy. Hard Truths is a candid yet moving and empathetic portrayal of untreated suffering.

"A vivid, superbly acted and directed portrait of psychic pain and its collateral wreckage, filled out with lashes of humor and tiny brush strokes of tenderness" - Jon Frosch, Hollywood Reporter 

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