Set in 1830s England, this romantic drama follows the story of a young Swiss governess, played by Sophie Marceau, who enters into a secret agreement with a wealthy English landowner, portrayed by Stephen Dillane. The arrangement leads to unexpected emotional entanglements and challenges societal norms of the time. Directed by William Nicholson, the film explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. While it did not receive any major awards, it is noted for its lush cinematography and period detail. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.