• Secrets & Lies (1996) Soundtrack OST •

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Following the passing of her adoptive mother, London based optometrist Hortense Cumberbatch believes it is a good time to find out the identity of her birth mother, something that is now the right of adopted adult children in Britain which was not the case when she was given up for adoption in 1968. Her biological mother's name is Cynthia Purley, the most shocking news among the adoption papers for Hortense being that Cynthia is white, while Hortense is black. Despite the questions Hortense has for Cynthia, she isn't sure what to do with any of the information.

If Hortense does proceed with contacting Cynthia, she will find that she is walking into a firestorm of dysfunction that exists between members of the Purley family. Cynthia, an uneducated factory worker who on first thought wouldn't even remember sleeping with a black man, has only two blood relatives: her younger brother Maurice Purley, who owns a successful photography business, and her daughter Roxanne Purley, who works for the council as a street cleaner.

Roxanne, on the cusp of her twenty-first birthday, is an angry and unambitious young woman, most of that anger directed at her mother. She treats Maurice like the father she never had - her biological father's identity which Cynthia has never told her - and thus Maurice's wife, Monica Purley, like the mother she wished she had. Maurice and Monica can treat Roxanne like a daughter especially since they have no children of their own.

Controlling Monica has made Maurice cut day-to-day ties with Cynthia due to Monica seeing Cynthia as flighty and irresponsible, that view in part because of Cynthia getting pregnant when she was fifteen with who ended up being Hortense. No one has ever told Roxanne that she is Cynthia's second child. That severing of ties means that Maurice and Monica have not invited either Cynthia or Roxanne to the new house they've owned for a year, redecorating it to her exacting standards being Monica's focus in life.

The question then becomes what will happen between Hortense and Cynthia not if but when Hortense contacts her which she has decided to do, and how that will affect the interpersonal relationships between all the family members now including Hortense.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Secrets & Lies
	Happy Birthday to You	Patty S. Hill: Words

User reviews

Amanda Williams

7/10

The score's use of subtle melodies and haunting themes helps to underscore the themes of identity, family dynamics, and the search for belonging, adding an extra layer of poignancy to the narrative.

Robert Rodriguez

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Secrets & Lies is a standout element of the film, contributing significantly to its overall impact and resonance with the audience.

Betty Lee

8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Secrets & Lies is a masterful complement to the film, immersing the audience in the characters' struggles and dilemmas while enriching the viewing experience with its evocative musical cues.

Joshua Turner

6/10

The soundtrack of Secrets & Lies perfectly captures the emotional complexity of the storyline, enhancing every scene with its poignant melodies and atmospheric tones.

Paul Hill

8/10

The soundtrack of Secrets & Lies beautifully captures the emotional complexity of the storyline, enhancing the dramatic moments and adding depth to the characters' inner turmoil.

Timothy Lee

4/10

The soundtrack for Secrets & Lies fails to capture the emotional depth and complexity of the film's storyline. The music feels generic and uninspired, lacking the nuanced layers needed to enhance the tension and drama of the family dynamics portrayed in the movie.

Laura Johnson

9/10

The soundtrack's seamless integration with the narrative elevates the viewing experience, creating a powerful synergy between the visuals and the music that lingers long after the film has ended. The emotive score enhances the emotional impact of key moments, making them even more poignant and memorable.

Amanda King

5/10

The music in Secrets & Lies skillfully conveys the sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding the characters' hidden pasts, adding a layer of suspense to the narrative that keeps the audience engaged.

Thomas Williams

1/10

The use of repetitive themes and motifs in the soundtrack becomes tiresome and distracting, instead of adding to the overall viewing experience. The music seems disconnected from the characters' internal struggles and fails to create a sense of connection between the audience and the narrative unfolding on screen.

Mary Thomas

6/10

The choice of instrumentation and musical arrangements in Secrets & Lies is both evocative and subtle, allowing the music to support the narrative without overwhelming it.

Laura Carter

5/10

The use of different musical motifs and themes throughout the film helps to establish a strong sense of continuity and cohesion, creating a cohesive sonic landscape that mirrors the interconnected lives of the characters.

Mary Parker

9/10

The soundtrack of Secrets & Lies beautifully captures the emotional complexity of the characters' journeys, enhancing the storytelling with its haunting melodies and evocative themes.

Kenneth Allen

5/10

The soundtrack of Secrets & Lies effectively underscores the raw emotions and conflicts portrayed on screen, adding depth and nuance to the character development and storytelling.

Robert Hall

7/10

The music perfectly reflects the tension and underlying secrets within the Purley family, creating a sense of unease and mystery that keeps the audience engaged throughout the film.

Elizabeth Martinez

9/10

The music perfectly sets the tone for the film, immersing the audience in the turbulent relationships and hidden secrets that unfold throughout the story. Each track seems to resonate with the characters' inner turmoil, adding depth and nuance to their interactions.

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