The More You Ignore Me

The More You Ignore Me by Keith English

6.40

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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Cast

Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith as Gina Wilson

Mark Addy

Mark Addy as Keith Wilson

Ella Hunt

Ella Hunt as Alice Wilson

Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips as Dr Marie Henty

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson as Bert Wildgoose

Sheila Hancock

Sheila Hancock as Nan Wildgoose

Jo Brand

Jo Brand as Sandra

Alexander Morris

Alexander Morris as Mark

Clive Mantle

Clive Mantle as Dunk

Tony Way

Tony Way as Wobbly Wildgoose

Tom Davis

Tom Davis as Big Head Wildgoose

Roger Morlidge

Roger Morlidge as Phil

Elizabeth Carling

Elizabeth Carling as Jean

Rosie Akerman

Rosie Akerman as Karen

Eloise Groom

Eloise Groom as Young Alice

Nadine Hanwell

Nadine Hanwell as Mrs. Langforth

Daniel Coll

Daniel Coll as Jim

Lewis Fletcher

Lewis Fletcher as Ted Fairfax

Dennis Conlon

Dennis Conlon as Taxi Driver

Ashley Taylor Dawson

Ashley Taylor Dawson as Dr Desmond

Nadine Hanwell

Nadine Hanwell as Mrs Longforth

John Fagan

John Fagan as Security Guard

Rod Glenn

Rod Glenn as Ambulance Driver

Jamie Thurston

Jamie Thurston as Look North Presenter

Jeannie Calandar

Jeannie Calandar as Female Customer

Frank Gray

Frank Gray as Vicar

Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn as Top of the Pops Presenter (voice)

Dave Simon

Dave Simon as Dave

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