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Firelight

1998, English. Directed by William Nicholson.

Passion has no limits.

In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth Laurier agrees to bear a child of an anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth, she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later, she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The girl's father, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.

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Runtime
1h 43m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.7/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
27 May 1998
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Written by
William Nicholson
Box office
$785K
englandestategoverness19th century

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Is Firelight worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Firelight?

Firelight runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).

Does Firelight have a post-credits scene?

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Is Firelight suitable for kids?

Firelight is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What movies are like Firelight?

If you liked Firelight, try Game of Love, Sylvie's Love, Master Gardener.

Who directed Firelight?

Firelight (1998) was directed by William Nicholson and stars Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt.

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