Plots(1)
A naive, young governess (May) is hired by a charming bachelor (Firth) to look after his two young children in a grand mansion in rural England. She is determined to make the most of her situation, despite the Master's strange stipulation that she never contact him. Her first impressions are all good, the house is beautiful, the housekeeper (Ferris) is friendly, the children are lovely and the job is a perfect delight. But then, she sees the ghosts of the former valet, Peter Quint and a previous governess, Miss Jessel, and everything changes. The young governess is convinced that the children can see the ghosts, that they can communicate with them, and that their very souls are in danger. She feels she alone can save them from a horrifying fate. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Jodhi May
UK
Best movies:
Warriors (1999) (TV movie)
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Max and Helen (1990) (TV movie)
Pam Ferris
West Germany
Best movies:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Our Mutual Friend (1998) (series)
Children of Men (2006)
Colin Firth
UK
Best movies:
The King's Speech (2010)
Love Actually (2003)
Conspiracy (2001) (TV movie)
Jenny Howe
Best movies:
Wire in the Blood (2002) (series)
Truly Madly Deeply (1990)
The Heart of Me (2002)
Joe Sowerbutts
UK
Best movies:
The Lost Prince (2003) (TV movie)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (2002) (TV movie)
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Well Schooled in Murder (2002) (TV movie)