The Bad Sister

Jane is the illegitimate daughter of a Scottish landowner. She is disowned and expelled from his estates, but although she settles down to a new life in London, she is still haunted by the memory of her childhood and her mother's mysterious death. In a trance, she sets out on dreamlike journeys in search of freedom and revenge.

Directed by Peter Wollen, Laura Mulvey, The Bad Sister leans on a strong ensemble — Dawn Archibald, Kevin McNally, Matyelok Gibbs — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.