Based 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.
as Gina Wilson
as Keith Wilson
as Alice Wilson
as Dr Marie Henty
as Bert Wildgoose
as Nan Wildgoose
as Sandra
as Mark
as Dunk
as Wobbly Wildgoose
as Big Head Wildgoose
as Phil
as Jean
as Karen
as Young Alice
as Mrs. Langforth
as Jim
as Ted Fairfax
as Taxi Driver
as Dr Desmond
as Mrs Longforth
as Security Guard
as Ambulance Driver
as Look North Presenter
as Female Customer
as Vicar
as Top of the Pops Presenter (voice)
as Dave
