Life Is Sweet

Life Is Sweet (1990)

15
15/11/1990 (GB)
Comedy, Drama
1h 43m

Overview

Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.

  • Mike LeighDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $1,500,000

Keywords

  • bulimia
  • caravan
  • eccentric
  • food
  • working class
  • class differences
  • twins
  • rebellious daughter
  • eating disorder

Top Billed Cast

Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman

Wendy

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Andy

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Aubrey

Claire Skinner

Claire Skinner

Natalie

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Nicola

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Nicola's Lover

Moya Brady

Moya Brady

Paula

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Patsy

David Neilson

David Neilson

Steve

Harriet Thorpe

Harriet Thorpe

Customer

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