Wish You Were Here - 1987

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. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father.

92min
1987
15
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

Cast

Emily Lloyd profile pictureEmily LloydLynda Mansell
Clare Clifford profile pictureClare CliffordMrs. Parfitt
Geoffrey Hutchings profile pictureGeoffrey HutchingsHubert Mansell
Pat Heywood profile picturePat HeywoodAunt Millie
Susan Skipper profile pictureSusan SkipperLynda’s Mother
Geoffrey Durham profile pictureGeoffrey DurhamHarry Figgis
Neville Smith profile pictureNeville SmithCinema Manager
Pamela Duncan profile picturePamela DuncanFish and Chip Shop Van Customer
David Hatton profile pictureDavid HattonPoliceman
Ben Daniels profile pictureBen DanielsMaisie Mathews
Barrie Houghton profile pictureBarrie HoughtonCafé Manager

About Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here Overview

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. She eventually becomes pregnant by an acquaintance of her father.

Age Rating: 15
Runtime: 92min

Extra details

Original Title: Wish You Were Here
Original Language: English
Directed By: David Leland
Production Companies
Working Title FilmsZenith EntertainmentFilm4 Productions