Alexander Mackendrick's drama follows parents struggling to help their deaf daughter learn to speak, and the strain on their marriage. Phyllis Calvert and Jack Hawkins star in a sensitive, moving and well-observed British film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (1,264 votes)
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