Wish You Were Here
Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band.
Overview
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father.
Lets be honest – this film probably isn’t good without the presence of Emily Lloyd. From her first moments on screen, I was captivated. I can’t remember the last time I said that about an actor. I read a little bit about her personal life – it is such a shame that her struggles prevented her from achieving the heights that were possible for her given her immense talent and charisma. Anyway, as someone who effectively grew up without parents, I completely get the struggles that she went through.
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Movie title: Wish You Were Here
Movie description: In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father.
Date published: 2024-02-02
Director(s): David Leland
Actor(s): Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, Jesse Birdsall, Clare Clifford, Sheila Kelley, Trudi Cavanagh, Barbara Durkin, Geoffrey Hutchings, Charlotte Barker, Chloe Leland, Pat Heywood, Charlotte Ball, Abigail Leland, Susan Skipper, Geoffrey Durham, Neville Smith, Lee Whitlock, Frederick Hall, Bob Flag, Bob Flag, William Lawford, Pamela Duncan, Pamela Duncan, David Hatton, Ben Daniels, Kim McDermott, Barrie Houghton, Jim Dowdall, Dani Phelps, Marjorie Sudell
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
My Review
Lets be honest – this film probably isn’t good without the presence of Emily Lloyd. From her first moments on screen, I was captivated. I can’t remember the last time I said that about an actor. I read a little bit about her personal life – it is such a shame that her struggles prevented her from achieving the heights that were possible for her given her immense talent and charisma. Anyway, as someone who effectively grew up without parents, I completely get the struggles that she went through.
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My Review - 8/10
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