Between Two Women (2004)

Set in Northern England, this powerful tale of suppressed sexuality offers poignant and sharply observant social commentary, interlaced with a tender romance. Vetern actress Barbara Marten ... See full summary »

Director:

Steven Woodcock

Writer:

Steven Woodcock

Stars:

Barbara Marten, Andrina Carroll, Andrew Dunn

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Cast

Credited cast:
Barbara Marten	...	Ellen Hardy
Andrina Carroll	...	Kathy
Andrew Dunn	...	Geoff Hardy
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bruce Alexander	...	Mr. Butterworth, Headmaster
Tony Barton	...	Tom
Duggie Brown	...	Mr. Britchenor
Ben Campbell	...	Britchenor
Julia Deakin	...	Alice
William Ilkley	...	Frank
Pauline Jefferson	...	Mrs. Parkin, Teacher
Eileen O'Brien	...	Mrs. Walker
Alan Partington	...	Mr. Pugh, Teacher
Eric Potts	...	Mr. Hathershaw
Paul Shane	...	Mayor
Lori Wells	...	Mrs. Britchenor

Storyline

Set in Northern England, this powerful tale of suppressed sexuality offers poignant and sharply observant social commentary, interlaced with a tender romance. Vetern actress Barbara Marten tugs at the heart as Ellen Hardy, a working-class mother unhappily married to Geoff and struggling with her feelings for another woman - her 10-year-old son's vivacious teacher, Kathy Thompson.

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Plot Keywords:

northern england | period piece | lesbian | teacher | 1950s | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 2004 (Denmark)

Filming Locations:

Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

North Country Pictures Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Steven Woodcock had two actresses in mind for the lead character of Ellen Hardy: Lesley Dunlop and Barbara Marten. Barbara Marten was unavailable because she was a regular in the BBC TV series Casualty. Lesley Dunlop accepted the role but dropped out at the last minute because she was offered a regular part in the ITV TV series _"Where the Heart Is" (2000)_. By this time Barbara Marten had decided to leave Casualty and Steven Woodcock delayed filming so she could take the part, her first after leaving the BBC.

User Reviews

Beautiful mediation on love

This jewel of a film is strictly for romantics. The film is a quiet character study of a woman who finds the courage to open herself to the possibilities of love and happiness. After a lifetime of repression and fear of disappointing family, the lead character can no longer deny the intense feelings that have developed between herself and her son's schoolteacher, and finally allows herself to experience what she really wants. The film may not contain the flash and raunchiness that many viewers are used to (no kissing, although there is some very heart-warming hand-holding), but for this viewer, it was stirring and captivating, and one of the most vividly romantic pieces I've seen in a long time. Magnificent acting highlighted this beautiful story.