The More You Ignore Me 6 years old
You definitely can't choose your family!
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.
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The More You Ignore Me Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ricky Tomlinson He was 78, now 85 years old | as Bert Wildgoose |
| Mark Addy He was 54, now 60 years old | as Keith Wilson |
| Ella Hunt She was 19, now 26 years old | as Alice Wilson |
| Sheila Hancock She was 85, now 91 years old | as Nan Wildgoose |
| Sally Phillips She was 47, now 54 years old | as Dr Marie Henty |
| Sheridan Smith She was 36, now 43 years old | as Gina Wilson |
| Tony Way He was 39, now 46 years old | as Wobbly Wildgoose |
| Clive Mantle He was 60, now 67 years old | as Dunk |
| Elizabeth Carling She was 50, now 57 years old | as Jean |
| Jo Brand She was 60, now 67 years old | as Sandra |
| Roger Morlidge He was 48, now 54 years old | as Phil |
| Tony Blackburn He was 75, now 81 years old | as Top of the Pops Presenter (voice) |
The More You Ignore Me Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jo Brand as Writer. She was 60 (now 67) years old | Writing |
The More You Ignore Me (6 years)
You definitely can't choose your family!
- Release day: Friday, April 13, 2018
- Runtime: 90 minutes