Secret Places (1984)

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In this film, set in a British girls school just before the outbreak of WW II, two young girls build a beautiful friendship despite their disparate backgrounds. Their teachers disapprove of their close relationship and try to discourage it, which suggests to the viewer that they suspect a lesbian… More In this film, set in a British girls school just before the outbreak of WW II, two young girls build a beautiful friendship despite their disparate backgrounds. Their teachers disapprove of their close relationship and try to discourage it, which suggests to the viewer that they suspect a lesbian affair could evolve, but as was true to the era being portrayed, this was never verbalized. This film gently touches upon the vulnerable days of adolescence. ~ Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Zelda Barron
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: May 10, 1985 Wide

Critic Reviews

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
An excellent drama about female friendship, Secret Places exudes the kind of care and concern that makes intimate dramas so emotionally compelling.

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Cast

            Marie-Therese Relin as Laura Meister

            Tara Mac Gowran as Patience

            Claudine Auger as Sophie Meister

            Jenny Agutter as Miss Lowrie

            Cassie Stuart as Nina

            Ann-Marie Gwatkin as Rose

            Pippa Hinchley as Barbara

            Klaus Barner as Wolfgang Meister

            Sylvia Coleridge as Miss Trott

            Rosemary Martin as Mrs. Mackenzie

            Alan Barry as Dr. Parrish

            Veronica Clifford as Miss Mallard

            Rosamond Greenwood as Hannah the Boots

            Margaret Lacey as Mrs. Burgess

            Tony London as Cockney Soldier

            Lesley Nightingale as Woman on Train

            Maurice O'Connell as Police Sergeant

            Georgia Slowe as Cordelia

            Jessica Walter as 1st girl in art room

            Bill Ward as Mr. Watts

            Andrew Byatt as Scots Soldier

            John Blundell as Soldier on Train

            Marissa Dunlop as Little Girl

            Francisco Morales as Carlo

            John Segal as Al

            Paul Ambrose as David

            Amanda Grinling as Miss Winterton

            Stewart Guidotti as Alfredo

            Lala Lloyd as Nurse

            Mark Lewis as Dino

            John Henson as Jack
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