Michele Austin

Film Review: Hard Truths; Mike Leigh’s tragicomedy earns our compassion in spite of its cantankerous protagonist

At the centre of Hard Truths, the latest tragicomedy from writer/director Mike Leigh, is a woman who seemingly seeks conflict in each of her interactions, making her personal relationships challenging in the process. The woman – the embodiment of someone who tests patience and will, but still earns enough love from those that she hasn’t…

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