Firelight (1998)

Passion has no limits.

Firelight (1998) poster

In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth agrees to bear a child of anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The father of the girl, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.

Director: William Nicholson
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christopher Gunning
Cinematography: Nic Morris
Editing: Chris Wimble
Production: Wind Dancer Productions, Hollywood Pictures, Carnival Films, Miramax
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

england, estate, governess, 19th century

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firelight about?
In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth agrees to bear a child of anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The father of the girl, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.
Who directed Firelight?
Firelight was directed by William Nicholson.
Who stars in Firelight?
Firelight stars Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt, Kevin Anderson, Joss Ackland, Lia Williams.
How long is Firelight?
Firelight has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Firelight?
Firelight is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was Firelight produced?
Firelight was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.