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This is the story of a young Irish woman who comes to Spain to escape from the pressures she feels about her impending marriage to a political activist in Ireland. But in Spain in the 1930's, taking a job of governess in a wealthy family, she finds the same kinds of political unrest. In fact, it isn't long before she finds herself attracted to a married man who is similarly involved in the struggle against fascism and Franco. This awakens her to her nature that brings her to such men and resolves for her what she must do about the life she left in Ireland
Theatrical
Oct 30, 1998
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 13, 2004
Director
Writers
Producers
Music
Studio
Polaris Pictures, KanZaman Productions, Kan Zamia-a, Miramax
Cast
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Polly Walker
Mary Lavelle
F
Frances McDormand
Conlon
V
Vincent Perez
Francisco Areavaga
F
Franco Nero
Dr. Vicente Areavaga
M
Marisa Paredes
Doña Consuelo
P
Penélope Cruz
Pilar
A
Ariadna Gil
Beatriz
R
Rossy de Palma
Elena
F
Francisco Rabal
Don Jorge
B
Britta Smith
Duggan
J
Jorge de Juan
Jaime
A
Angelina Llongueras
Ana
