Bright Star

2009 Jane Campion 1h 59m
Drama Romance

In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats.

Cast

Abbie Cornish Fanny Brawne
Ben Whishaw John Keats
Paul Schneider Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster Samuel
Claudie Blakley Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco Charles Dilke

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