Little Voice

British musical drama starring Michael Caine, Brenda Blethyn and Jane Horrocks. Little Voice (Horrocks) is a reclusive introvert, unwilling to communicate with the outside world since the death of her father. Her only escape from the drudgery of her existence is through singing classic showtunes in the style of her glamourous idols. When sleazy showbiz agent Ray Say (Caine) overhears her singing, he is determined to make her a star and become rich in the process. But despite all his charm and promises, Little Voice is reluctant to take to the stage, preferring to talk to telephone engineer Billy (Ewan McGregor) and stay at home. However, as the pressure on her to perform grows, will she be able to resist the lure of showbiz?