Summary When Isobel Hetherington and her three young daughters take up their seaside residence in the hot summer of 1887, life seems idyllic. But the arrival of Phillip Wilson Steer for his annual painting visit launches a chain of events that will change their lives forever. Overcome by his first sight of Isobel, Steer immediately decides to capture her on canvas - and as the painting grows, so does their love for each other. But jealousy and tragedy eventually force them to confront reality. View more details
Directed : Syd Macartney
Written : Adrian Hodges Maggie Hemingway
Stars : David O'Hara Joss Ackland Saskia Reeves Rosemary Harris
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Jan 9, 1992
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : UK
Production companies : Channel Four Films British Screen Productions Moonlight Films
Summary When Isobel Hetherington and her three young daughters take up their seaside residence in the hot summer of 1887, life seems idyllic. But the arrival of Phillip Wilson Steer for his annual painting visit launches a chain of events that will change their lives forever. Overcome by his first sight of Isobel, Steer immediately decides to capture her on canvas - and as the painting grows, so does their love for each other. But jealousy and tragedy eventually force them to confront reality. View more details
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Jan 9, 1992
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : UK
Production companies : Channel Four Films British Screen Productions Moonlight Films