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Polly Walker, Vincent Perez, Franco Nero, Marisa Paredes, Leire Berrocal ... see more see more... , Penelope Cruz , Frances McDormand , Ruth McCabe , Francisco Rabal , Ariadna Gil , Rossy de Palma , Anita Reeves , Britta Smith , Jorge de Juan , Veronica Duffy

The period prior to the Spanish Civil War provides the background setting for Nick Hamm's historical romantic drama. Young Irish governess Mary Lavelle (Polly Walker) arrives in Spain and begins a yea... read more read more...r of employment with the wealthy Areavaga family. Under the romantic spell of Spain, Mary develops a fascination for handsome Francisco (Vincent Perez), the Areavago family's married son. Francisco is attracted to Mary, and their doomed love affair is conducted amid skirmishes and street riots as war clouds gather. The Ann Guedes/Frank McGuinness screenplay is adapted from the 1937 novel, Mary Lavelle by Kate O'Brien (1897-1974). The book was reprinted in 1984 by Virago. This film was actually made in 1996 and then bumped by Miramax through numerous release dates over a two-year span before finally surfacing in theaters in 1998. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Nick Hamm

Release Date: October 30, 1998

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DVD Release Date: January 13, 2004

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  • ileo
    June 8, 2008
    ileo
    A beautiful movie! Interesting story plot. Definitely worthy.
  • rscarlettjh
    February 2, 2009
    rscarlettjh
    I loved this movie. I mean can Vincent Perez get any more attractive. The story is really great. The ending kind of sucked but yeah...LOVE IT.

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
March 3, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

A radiant young Irish woman's experiences in Spain become a rite of passage for her into true independence. Full Review

Lael Loewenstein
May 28, 2008
Lael Loewenstein, Variety

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February 14, 2001
Los Angeles Times

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Elizabeth Weitzman
January 1, 2000
Elizabeth Weitzman, Village Voice

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Stephen Holden
January 1, 2000
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
November 9, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Diane Selkirk
January 1, 2000
Diane Selkirk, Apollo Guide

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July 17, 2007
Film4

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June 5, 2002
Boxoffice Magazine

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March 4, 2002
Movieline

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