Arquivo / 49ª mostra

England, 1924. Jane Fairchild, a maid in the Niven household, has the day off to celebrate Mothering Sunday while mr. and mrs. Niven attend a lunch to celebrate the engagement of their neighbour’s only remaining son, Paul. Jane rejoices at her freedom on an unseasonably hot, beautiful spring day. For almost seven years she has —joyfully and without shame— been Paul’s lover. Like the Nivens, Paul belongs to England’s old money aristocracy, whereas Jane was orphaned at birth. Today will be their last as lovers. It is also the day that will mark the beginning of Jane’s transformation.

Presented at Cannes and Toronto film festivals.