Plot
Vera Drake is a selfless woman who is completely devoted to, and loved by, her working class family. She spends her days doting on them and caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. However, she also secretly visits women and helps them induce miscarriages for unwanted pregnancies. While the practice itself was illegal in 1950s England, Vera sees herself as simply helping women in need, and always does so with a smile and kind words of encouragement. When the authorities finally find her out, Vera's world and family life rapidly unravel.
Written by
Mike Leigh
Directed by
Mike Leigh
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, France
Production Companies
Les Films Alain Sarde, UK Film Council, Inside Track 1, Thin Man Films, National Lottery through UK Film Council, Film Council Premiere Fund, Ingenious Media, Untitled 03, Inside Track Productions
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 41 wins & 45 nominations total