Wish You Were Here

Emily Lloyd coming-of-age in early 50s Britain

A precocious teen in a seaside town of southern England becomes aware of her power over males while flouting conventions, which doesnt help her relationship with her rigid father (Geoffrey Hutchings) and keeps getting her in trouble, which she finds amusing.

"Wish You Were Here" (1987) is a period piece and coming-of-age flick. Its been listed as a comedy, but its not. Its a drama with humorous touches counterbalanced by the hard facts of life. The meshing of lighthearted bits with sober elements is interesting and true-to-life.

Emily was only 16 years-old during shooting while one of the guys she is drawn to, Tom Bell (Eric), was 53. Its no surprise that shes drawn to someone he...

If you can imagine what Britain was like immediately after the end of WWII, then you can picture the grey and drab world inhabited by the sixteen year old Lynda (Emily Lloyd) who lives with her dad and younger sister. Her mum died many years earlier leaving her to develop quite a few of the traits more readily attributed to men. She swears like a trooper and when it comes to sex, well she doesnt intend to let the grass grow. That said, though, after some more routine action with cocky busman Dave (Jesse Birdsall) she isnt remotely prepared for a relationship with a much older friend of her father - Eric (Tom Bell), nor for the consequences that ensue for their dalliances. This is one of those observational films that showcases the exuberanc...