The More You Ignore Me

The More You Ignore Me

2018
1h 30m
6.3

6.3/10

27 votes • View on IMDb

"You definitely can't choose your family!"

Overview

Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Genesius Pictures
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 13, 2018
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2838568

Cast

Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith

Gina Wilson

Mark Addy
Mark Addy

Keith Wilson

Ella Hunt
Ella Hunt

Alice Wilson

Sally Phillips
Sally Phillips

Dr Marie Henty

Ricky Tomlinson
Ricky Tomlinson

Bert Wildgoose

Sheila Hancock
Sheila Hancock

Nan Wildgoose

Jo Brand
Jo Brand

Sandra

Alexander Morris
Alexander Morris

Mark

Clive Mantle
Clive Mantle

Dunk

Tony Way
Tony Way

Wobbly Wildgoose

Tom Davis
Tom Davis

Big Head Wildgoose

Roger Morlidge
Roger Morlidge

Phil

Key Crew

Caleb Ranson
Executive Producer
Justin Ribbons
Executive Producer
Ralph Bernard
Executive Producer
Robert Little
Executive Producer
Kathryn Nichols
Executive Producer
Debbie Gray
Producer
Julian Gleek
Executive Producer
Jo Brand
Writer