The Wings of the Dove (1997)
The Wings of the Dove (1997), directed by Iain Softley, is a romantic drama film set in 1910 London. Kate Croy finds herself under the watchful eye of her aunt, Maud, who has taken her in as a ward. Maud’s plan is to find Kate a wealthy husband and protect her from the same fate that befell her mother when she married Kate’s father, Lionel. Enter Lord Mark, an elegant aristocrat with a large estate who begins to court Kate with Maud’s approval. However, Kate’s heart belongs to a young journalist named Merton Densher, which her aunt strictly forbids due to his modest background.
Despite the growing impatience of Merton, Kate persists in meeting with him in secret while still under her aunt’s financial support. However, Aunt Maud catches wind of their continued association and threatens to cut off assistance from both Kate and her father. Reluctantly, Kate ends things with Merton and avoids any further contact. A few months later, Aunt Maud hosts a dinner where Kate is introduced to Milly Theale, a wealthy American orphan traveling Europe with her companion Susan Stringham. Despite her usual cynicism, Kate is drawn to Milly’s charming personality and the two develop a strong bond.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Helena Bonham CarterKate Croy  Alison ElliottMilly Theale  Linus RoacheMerton Densher  Alex JenningsLord Mark  Elizabeth McGovernSusan Stringham  Charlotte RamplingAunt Maude  Michael GambonLionel Croy |
The Wings of the Dove (1997), directed by Iain Softley, is a romantic drama film set in 1910 London. Kate Croy finds herself under the watchful eye of her aunt, Maud, who has taken her in as a ward. Maud’s plan is to find Kate a wealthy husband and protect her from the same fate that befell her mother when she married Kate’s father, Lionel. Enter Lord Mark, an elegant aristocrat with a large estate who begins to court Kate with Maud’s approval. However, Kate’s heart belongs to a young journalist named Merton Densher, which her aunt strictly forbids due to his modest background.
Despite the growing impatience of Merton, Kate persists in meeting with him in secret while still under her aunt’s financial support. However, Aunt Maud catches wind of their continued association and threatens to cut off assistance from both Kate and her father. Reluctantly, Kate ends things with Merton and avoids any further contact. A few months later, Aunt Maud hosts a dinner where Kate is introduced to Milly Theale, a wealthy American orphan traveling Europe with her companion Susan Stringham. Despite her usual cynicism, Kate is drawn to Milly’s charming personality and the two develop a strong bond.
