# Little Voice (1998)

> A painfully shy Yorkshire singer discovers that the voice she hides from an exploitative family may be her path toward freedom and connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4139

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Director: Mark Herman
- Cast: Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor, Jim Broadbent, Annette Badland, Philip Jackson, Adam Fogerty
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147004/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, eccentric, melancholic, quiet evening, music film night

## Synopsis

A shy young woman discovers her voice amidst familial chaos and the pursuit of dreams.

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