Filmhuis Sneek - Hard truths

No one can do right by her. Pansy's mental and physical pain leaves a heavy mark on those around her. The only one who knows how to pierce through her tough exterior and help her is her sister Chantelle (Michele Austin). Chantelle has a mostly positive attitude and, with her daughters, is a complete opposite of Pansy and her family.
Following his recent historical films (Mr. Turner, 2014; Peterloo, 2018), award-winning director Mike Leigh returns to the present with Hard Truths. In this new film, an intimate kitchen sink drama - a genre Leigh excels at - he paints a sharp but honest portrait of a deeply unhappy wife and mother. Marianne Jean-Baptiste brings Pansy to life with an unparalleled performance that has already earned her several awards.
As it did thirty years ago in the award-winning Secrets & Lies, the collaboration between Jean-Baptiste and Leigh once again creates a layered and touching character. The result is a deeply moving drama that contains both heartbreaking and comedic moments.