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Tell Me Who I Am

  • 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 26m
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7.6/10
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Tell Me Who I Am (2019)
After losing his memory at age 18, Alex Lewis relies on his twin brother Marcus to teach him who he is. But the idyllic childhood Alex paints is hiding a traumatic family secret that the twins must finally face together decades later.
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After losing his memory in an accident, Alex Lewis trusts his twin brother, Marcus, to tell him about his past only to discover that he's hiding a dark secret about their childhood.After losing his memory in an accident, Alex Lewis trusts his twin brother, Marcus, to tell him about his past only to discover that he's hiding a dark secret about their childhood.After losing his memory in an accident, Alex Lewis trusts his twin brother, Marcus, to tell him about his past only to discover that he's hiding a dark secret about their childhood.

  • Director
    • Ed Perkins
  • Stars
    • Andrew Caley
    • Alex Lewis
    • Marcus Lewis
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ed Perkins
    • Stars
      • Andrew Caley
      • Alex Lewis
      • Marcus Lewis
    • 181User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Andrew Caley
    Andrew Caley
    • Jack
    Alex Lewis
    Alex Lewis
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    Marcus Lewis
    Marcus Lewis
    • Self
    Evan Milton
    Evan Milton
    • Alex…
    Luke Mulhurn
    • Young Marcus
    Thomas Mulhurn
    • Young Alex
    Kathleen Ray
    Kathleen Ray
    • Jill
    Ben Matthew Saunders
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      • Ed Perkins
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    7bastos

    Incredible story

    Really good doc that tells the story of two twin brothers and the way both of them dealt with a very rare case of memory loss after one of them had an accident. Without spoiling some of the twists of their tale, let's just say it's a harrowing story that leaves you glued to your seat, just watching these two men talk. But, as some other people have mentioned, it's impossible not to doubt some of the details and, by the end, you have some questions that are left unanswered, which works against the movie. But the story is so captivating and is told in such an earnest and believable manner that it's impossible not to sympathize with both brothers. Very well done.
    10elleelleelle

    Incredibly moving

    Powerful, raw, painfully honest.

    You can't underestimate the way that this documentary will act as a conversation starter and help others who have experienced similar things & to open up and discuss.

    I find it astonishing that people (with hostility too-what, why?) are questioning whether this story is real or not. Have you been outside?

    I work as a beautician and have several clients who have come to treat me as both a beauty therapist & a therapist (ask any hairdresser too, they'll tell you the same) and some of the revelations of abuse I've heard have been utterly harrowing but just as shocking to me is that they are not so uncommon.

    One of the messages this documentary spoke to me was how important it is shift the shame from the victims to the abusers, where it belongs. I commend Marcus and Alex, your courage is truly moving, thank you!
    10kennywheeler-84081

    Absolutely incredible

    Probably the most poignant doc I've ever watched. To witness such selfless love in the face of such monstrous evil...It's hard to even put it into words. Do yourself a favor and watch it.
    10lisainstyle

    For documentary lovers, but maybe not for mothers.

    I love documentaries and all things English, so I was attracted to this documentary immediately. The storyline of these brothers also tweaked my attention. Without telling too much...this is an extraordinary story and shot in such a way that makes it feel a bit like a spooky, foggy horror. It is not explicit but often blurry, with shots of the house and drive and trees, which bothered me at first but made sense in the end. I loved the cinematography. These 2 lovely twin brothers are so likeable...so honest about their feelings...I applaud them. As hard as it was to watch at times, I was sorry when it was over. I highly recommend this exceptional doc.
    8agasi999

    Affecting, distressing and moving

    The best way to watch this is to see it without reading anything about it including any reviews. Its unsettling and deeply moving. My only criticism is that it feels a bit repetitive towards the middle portion and the pace slackened while they could have explored the history a bit more.

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    • Trivia
      When the book was released in 2013 the twins gave an interview on BBC TV.

      This can be found on the BBC website.
    • Quotes

      Marcus Lewis: When Alex came back from the hospital, he didn't know who his mother was. He didn't know his house. He didn't know his bedroom. Didn't know his girlfriend. He didn't know he was in England. He didn't know... anything. But he knew... me. He knew who I was. If you've only got one fact in your mind, one thing that you know 100%, one thing that is yours, of your own, not something that anybody's given you, you then build everything around that fact. He had to trust me because he didn't have anybody else to trust. Without me, he had nothing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #2.224 (2019)

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tìm Lại Chính Mình
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      • Lightbox
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      1 hour 26 minutes
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      • 2.35 : 1

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