Ben Goodall

After an accident, a firefighter must extinguish terrifying trauma as he attempts to reignite his career.

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.

1944年6月。連合軍はナチスドイツの占領下にある北西ヨーロッパに侵攻するノルマンディー上陸作戦の準備を進めるが、英国首相のチャーチル（ブライアン・コックス）は反対していた。それは彼が第1次世界大戦時に計画し、多くの死傷者を出したガリポリの戦いのような戦禍の再来を危惧していたからだった。連合国軍最高司令官のアイゼンハワー（ジョン・スラッテリー）から反対を却下された彼は、作戦を阻止するため動き始める。