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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Sheridan Smith as Gina Wilson
Mark Addy as Keith Wilson
Ella Hunt as Alice Wilson
Sally Phillips as Dr Marie Henty
Ricky Tomlinson as Bert Wildgoose
Sheila Hancock as Nan Wildgoose
Jo Brand as Sandra
Alexander Morris as Mark
Clive Mantle as Dunk
Tony Way as Wobbly Wildgoose
Tom Davis as Big Head Wildgoose
Roger Morlidge as Phil
Elizabeth Carling as Jean
Rosie Akerman as Karen
Eloise Groom as Young Alice
Nadine Hanwell as Mrs. Langforth
Daniel Coll as Jim
Lewis Fletcher as Ted Fairfax
Dennis Conlon as Taxi Driver
Ashley Taylor Dawson as Dr Desmond
Nadine Hanwell as Mrs Longforth
John Fagan as Security Guard
Rod Glenn as Ambulance Driver
Jamie Thurston as Look North Presenter
Jeannie Calandar as Female Customer
Frank Gray as Vicar
Tony Blackburn as Top of the Pops Presenter (voice)
Dave Simon as Dave
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