Studio: Miramax Films Starring: Kathy Bates, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend Directed By: Stephen Frears Written By: Christopher Hampton Produced By: Andras Hamori, Bill Kenwright, Thom Mount, Tracey Seaward Rated: R In Theaters: 2009-06-26 DVD Release: 2009-10-20 Genre: Drama, Romance
Movie Plot / Synopsis
An adaptation of the 1920s novel by French author Colette. about the lingering effects of a romance between a middle-aged woman and a wealthy young man. Set in 1920s Paris, where the young son of a wealthy courtesan is educated in the ways of love by a middle-aged friend of the man's mother. When he is forced to give up the six-year relationship after marrying someone else, the young man can't forget her and retreats into a fantasy world.