Wish You Were Here

(1987)Directed by David Leland92 min · RComedy, Drama, Romance
Some people march to the beat of a different drummer. Lynda’s got her own brass band.

In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.

Emily Lloydas Lynda Mansell
Tom Bellas Eric
Clare Cliffordas Mrs. Parfitt
Sheila Kelleyas Joan Figgis
Trudi Cavanaghas Tap Dancing Lady
Barbara Durkinas Valerie
Geoffrey Hutchingsas Hubert Mansell
Charlotte Barkeras Gillian
Chloe Lelandas Margaret
Pat Heywoodas Aunt Millie
Charlotte Ballas Lynda Mansell (aged 11)
Abigail Lelandas Margaret (aged 7)
Susan Skipperas Lynda’s Mother
Geoffrey Durhamas Harry Figgis
Neville Smithas Cinema Manager
Lee Whitlockas Brian
Frederick Hallas Passenger with Brolly
Bob Flagas Mental Patient
Bob Flagas Dr Holroyd
William Lawfordas Uncle Brian
Pamela Duncanas Mrs Hartley
Pamela Duncanas Fish and Chip Shop Van Customer
David Hattonas Policeman