Thinspiration (27 Aug. 2008)

Thinspiration is a story about anorexia set in the seventeenth century. Eva and Anna are young novices at an austere convent. When Anna takes the Lenten fast to extremes, her piety ... See full summary »

Director:

Harry Burton

Writer:

Ruth McCance

Stars:

Lucinda Dryzek, Sarah Finigan, Karen Gillan

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Lucinda Dryzek	...	Eva
Sarah Finigan	...	Desperate Woman
Karen Gillan	...	Anna
Sara James	...	Claire
Sian Thomas	...	Abbess
Sue Vincent	...	Veronica

Storyline

Thinspiration is a story about anorexia set in the seventeenth century. Eva and Anna are young novices at an austere convent. When Anna takes the Lenten fast to extremes, her piety captivates the other nuns and wild rumours about her holiness begin to spread. In an effort to save her friend's life, Eva is forced to confront the culture that condones such hysteria.

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Plot Keywords:

convent | novice | nun | abbess

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Release Date:

27 August 2008 (UK)

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