Pansy Deacon has spent years pushing people away with her sharp tongue and abrasive nature, but beneath her tough exterior lies a woman battling depression and anxiety. As she struggles with strained relationships with her family and community in modern-day London, she’s forced to confront the emotional walls she’s built. With moments of humor, heartache, and honesty, Hard Truths is about mental health, resilience, and the possibility of redemption when it seems just out of reach.
Movie Title: Hard Truths
About: Hard Truths is a 2024 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. The narrative centers on Pansy Deacon, a middle-aged woman who suffers from depression and anxiety. Her abrasive demeanor strains her relationships with her family and community.
Year of Release: 2024
Date of Release:
- United States: December 6, 2024 (Limited Release); January 10, 2025 (Nationwide)
- United Kingdom: January 31, 2025
- Spain: February 28, 2025
Director: Mike Leigh
Writer: Mike Leigh
Producers:
- Georgina Lowe
- Laura Fernández Espeso
- Henry Woolley
Cast:
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy Deacon
- Michele Austin as Chantelle
- David Webber as Curtley Deacon
- Tuwaine Barrett as Moses Deacon
- Ani Nelson as Kayla
- Sophia Brown as Aleisha
- Jonathan Livingstone as Virgil
- Samantha Spiro as Nicole
Running Time: 97 minutes
Age Rating: Not Rated (NR)
Country: United Kingdom, Spain
Genre: Comedy-Drama
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