The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.

• DirectorPhil Agland
• Release6 February 1998
• Genre
  Drama / Romance
• Duration1h 38m
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• Rate
  

  5.143
  14 reviews
• Productions

  River Films, Arts Council of England, Pathé Productions, Film4 Productions