A Month in the Country (1987)

Name: A Month in the Country
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 1987
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson, Patrick Malahide, Jim Carter

1h 36m United Kingdom

History Drama

Plot

A struggling World War I veteran takes on a restoration project in a quaint Yorkshire village, tasked with reviving a medieval mural in a local church. As he immerses himself in the serene countryside, he befriends an archaeologist, who helps him confront the emotional scars of his past. Through their growing bond and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, he slowly begins to heal and rediscover hope. This poignant journey of friendship and recovery unfolds against a backdrop of history and art, capturing the transformative power of connection.

Cast

Colin Firth Kenneth Branagh Natasha Richardson Patrick Malahide Jim Carter Richard Vernon Tony Haygarth Tim Barker Eileen O'Brien Vicki Arundale Martin O'Neil Elizabeth Anson Barbara Marten Ken Kitson Judy Gridley