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Firelight (1920)
Release Year: 1920
Nation: United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: Lueur magique, Verborgenes Feuer, A la luz del fuego, Vaiettu suhde, Firelight - Le lien secret, Tűzfény, Legatura secreta
Director: William Nicholson
Writer: William Nicholson
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Carnival Films, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Wind Dancer Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance, Romance Film
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: 19th century, england, estate, governess
Story
In 1838, Elisabeth agrees to bear a child for an anonymous English landowner who promises to pay her father's debt in return. Seven years later, she is hired as a governess on a remote Sussex estate. It is here that she discovers the girl she is meant to care for, Louisa, is actually her own daughter from that arrangement. The father of Louisa, Charles Godwin, is none other than the anonymous landowner Elisabeth made the agreement with. Now, Elisabeth must navigate her role as governess while keeping the secret of her connection to Louisa.
Summary
Firelight (1997) is a period drama directed by William Nicholson, set in 19th century England. The film explores themes of deception, sacrifice, and motherly love through the story of Elisabeth, who agrees to bear a child for an anonymous landowner to pay her father's debt. Seven years later, she finds herself employed as a governess on his estate, unwittingly caring for her own daughter Louisa. The movie is a tale of hidden identities and the lengths mothers go to protect their children.
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