The More You Ignore Me
2018Based 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.
Acted in
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