Sylvia anne raitt leads a quiet life caring for her sister hilda sarah stephenson who has complex care needs. Their lonely suburban existence is accentuated by a social awkwardness that detaches them from the community and fuels a life of seclusion and despair.released in 1971 to critical acclaim, mike leigh's debut feature film is a haunting study of social isolation. Uncompromising and deeply affecting, the film introduced leigh's unique and highly influential natural style that he has continued to develop over a 50 year career.a true landmark in the history of british film bleak moments has been newly remastered by the bfi and is presented on blu ray for the very first time.newly remastered by the bfi in 2kextras tbc