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Laura Jesson accidentally meets Alex Harvey at a railway station on her way home from a neighbouring town. Both married with children, the pair begin to question their previously happy home lives when their chance encounter turns into a regular acquaintance and their initial friendship becomes a burgeoning attraction.

“A wonderful film.” ★★★★★ The Guardian

Forced to hide their developing relationship from family and friends, the couple are almost discovered after being interrupted during a would-be tryst. Realising the impossibility of their situation, Laura and Alex must consider parting forever.

Rating Information:

adultery theme, suicide references

Run time:

87 mins

Year of release:

1954

Company:

Park Circus

Director:

David Lean

Cast:

Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard

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