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The Woodlanders

The Woodlanders

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 6, 1998

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

51%

Original Title

The Woodlanders

Production Companies

River Films, Arts Council of England, Pathé Productions, Film4 Productions

Director

Phil Agland

Description

The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.