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on BBC Two England

Minor yet intriguing romantic drama from master director Bernardo Bertolucci , starring Thandie Newton and David Thewlis. When her husband is arrested for opposing the Kenyan government, Shandurai moves to Italy, becoming housekeeper at the home of English composer Jason Kinsky , who soon finds himself falling for her. Review page 53.
(1998. PG)

Contributors

Director:
Bernardo Bertolucci
Unknown:
Thandie Newton
Unknown:
David Thewlis.
Unknown:
Jason Kinsky
Shandurai:
Thandie Newton
Jason Kinsky:
David Thewlis
Agostino:
Claudio Santamaria
Singer:
John C Ojwang
Priest:
Cyril Nri
Patient:
Massimo De Rossi
Piano buyer:
Mario Mazzetti Di Pietralata
Source: Radio Times

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