Small Claims: The Meeting
Small Claims: The Meeting

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Small Claims: The Meeting

2004
Movie
100 min
English

This movie is about an ex drug dealer on the run. Melinda Fehlers is on the run from her old life. Being known as Leanne in her past this all becoming déjà Vu the people from the past reappear and are here to get her.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Colin TeagueGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In this gritty crime drama, two estranged sisters, Beatrice and Deirdre, are drawn back together by the death of their abusive father. As they navigate the difficult process of clearing out his estate, they uncover dark secrets about his past and their own troubled childhood. Their reunion is fraught with tension and unresolved issues, forcing them to confront the trauma that has shaped their lives.

Critical Reception

Small Claims: The Meeting received a generally positive reception, particularly praised for its strong performances and unflinching portrayal of difficult family dynamics. Critics noted its raw emotional honesty and compelling, albeit dark, narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful acting, especially from the lead actresses.

  • Commended for its realistic and intense exploration of sibling relationships and abuse.

  • Recognized for its bleak but effective atmosphere and storytelling.

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Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of British television dramas titled 'Small Claims,' which often delved into dramatic and sometimes crime-related subject matter with strong character development.

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