Nil by Mouth

The film "Nil by Mouth" (1997) is a drama that portrays the life of a dysfunctional, working-class family in South East London. Kathy Burke gives a powerful performance as Valerie, Raymond's wife and Billy's sister, who lives with her brutish husband Ray (Ray Winstone) and her permanently geared-up brother Billy (Charlie Creed-Miles). The family struggles with addiction, domestic violence, and mental illness, leading to a downward spiral of turmoil and conflict.