After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word. She just sits in her bedroom listening to her father's collection of old records of Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and various other famous female singers. But at night time, LV sings, imitating these great singers with surprising accuracy. One night she is overheard by one of her mother's boyfriends, who happens to be a talent agent. He manages to convince her that her talent is special and arranges for her to perform at the local night club, but several problems arise.

Brenda Blethyn
as Mari Hoff

Michael Caine
as Ray Say

Ewan McGregor
as Billy

Jane Horrocks
as LV

Jim Broadbent
as Mr. Boo

Annette Badland
as Sadie

Philip Jackson
as George

Adam Fogerty
as Bouncer

Fred Feast
as Arthur

Graham Turner
as LV's Dad
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Jane Horrocks is a revelation in this touching story about a timid girl whose mother (Brenda Blethyn) is dating a sleazy talent agent (Michael Caine). Horrocks has an imaginary friend for whom she has a habit of singing, is overheard by Caine and he determines to put her on the stage. Blethyn is gre...