Secrets & Lies

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1996 PG-13 2h 22m
7.6 /10
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Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies
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After her adoptive mother dies, Hortense, a successful black optometrist, seeks out her birth mother. She's shocked when her research leads her to Cynthia, a working class white woman.

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Geronimo1967
26 Dec 2025

I reckon the fact that so many nations put this on their awards radar must suggest a lot of resonance with families, not just in Britain, who are havi...

griggs79
2 Dec 2024

_Secrets & Lies_ is a compelling film that delves into the themes of family, identity, and the profound impact of shame on relationships. It skillfull...

FilipeManuelNeto
20 May 2023

**A good work, currently forgotten.** Just when I think I've seen all sorts of movies about racism, issues of race or prejudice, there's something ...

narrator56
23 Aug 2020

If I ever get around to drawing up a list of my top 25 favorite non-blockbuster movies, Secrets and Lies would roll in very near the top. I have watch...

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