Under the Skin (1997 film)


Under the Skin is a 1997 British drama film written and directed by Carine Adler and stars Samantha Morton.

Plot

Under the Skin is the story of two sisters coping with the death of their mother. One sister, Rose, who is married and pregnant, manages to get on with her life. Iris feels suffocated in her current relationship and her life spirals out of control once she leaves her boyfriend, Gary.

Cast

Under the Skin received favorable reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 87% based on 23 reviews. The Guardian placed the film at number 15 on its list of the Best British Films 1984–2009. In 2011, it was ranked number 80 in Time Outs list of the 100 best British films.

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