Adam Bede

Synopsis

"Adam Bede (Iain Glen), a humble carpenter, is overcome with affection for upper-class beauty Hetty Sorrel (Patsy Kensit), but she seems intent on marrying a wealthy nobleman (James Wilby) instead. Meanwhile, as Adam rallies to win over Hetty, kindhearted Dinah Morris (Susannah Harker) waits in the wings. Jean Marsh also stars in this "Masterpiece Theatre" adaptation of George Eliot's classic novel about class and social prejudice." [Netflix]
The trials and tribulations of Adam Bede as he grows up, learns discernment/wisdom, and finds true love; Why did Hetty and the nobleman disobey the laws of church and state? Was the punishment just?

Genre

Historical

Released

1991

Location

British Isles

Period

"The story's plot follows four characters' rural lives in the fictional community of Hayslope—a rural, pastoral and close-knit community in 1799." [Wikipedia]

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