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Ladies in Lavender. (2004)
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12 November 2004 (UK) moreTagline:
The story of two sisters who saved a stranger, and the stranger who stole their hearts. morePlot:
Two sisters befriend a mysterious foreigner who washes up on the beach of their 1930's Cornish seaside village. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Charming little story more (98 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Judi Dench | ... | Ursula | |
| Maggie Smith | ... | Janet | |
| Daniel Brühl | ... | Andrea | |
| Freddie Jones | ... | Jan Pendered | |
| Gregor Henderson-Begg | ... | Luke Pendered | |
| Miriam Margolyes | ... | Dorcas | |
| David Warner | ... | Dr. Francis Mead | |
| Clive Russell | ... | Adam Penruddocke | |
| Richard Pears | ... | Barry | |
| Natascha McElhone | ... | Olga Daniloff | |
| Iain Marshall | ... | Fisherman (as Ian Marshall) | |
| Toby Jones | ... | Hedley | |
| Trevor Ray | ... | Very Old Man 1 | |
| John Boswall | ... | Very Old Man 2 | |
| Joanna Dickens | ... | Mrs. Pendered |
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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
104 min | Australia:99 min | Australia:103 min (theatrical version) | Argentina:103 minCountry:
UKColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Germany:o.Al. | Mexico:B | France:U | Brazil:Livre | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Sweden:Btl | Finland:K-7 | South Korea:All | Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Ireland:PG | Spain:T | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 | New Zealand:MFun Stuff
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Continuity: When Andrea is playing the concert in London, in some shots you can see that a hair on his bow has come off and is hanging loosely, in the next shot all the hairs on the bow are in their correct position. moreQuotes:
Ursula Widdington: [Referring to the whole fish that Janet has cooked] Don't you think they look a bit sad?Janet Widdington: Not at all
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Fuga from Sonata No.1 in G Minor BWV 1001 moreFAQ
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Delicate and unpretentious, this story of an old lady's infatuation with a young violinist is like a refreshing whiff of air amidst the sultry stench of brouhaha "fat-cash" movies that contaminate the silver screen this summer. Its overall impressionistic and bland atmosphere of old rural England with seemingly plain, but emotionally tense story has a mollifying effect on our senses, long warped by clink-clank of special effects and overblown plots.
If one has to compare this film with other forms of art, "Ladies in Lavender" feels like a fine piece of vintage literature, transfered on screen and complemented with exquisite acting and gorgeous music. At the same time, it is so much "slice-of-life" story thanks to meticulous nuances in depicting the characters' lifestyle and subtle performances of the film's main stars.
Contrary to some reviews, I don't have an impression that the story is deficient or lacks in details. I find it rather complete and coherent. Moreover, I think that giving any additional background information on the characters would have only diluted the story. The director's objective is clearly to focus on the internal feelings of the two old sisters and for that enough information is provided in their own comments. After all, it's not the story of the stranger that is so important; but the story of their loneliness and attachment to this young man that is the cornerstone of the plot.
Not as shattering as some more action-driven movies, this film is a good treat for those who want to get away from the din of our modern life and enjoy some excellent music for precious one and a half hours.