Dreaming of Joseph Lees
Synopsis
Reality, however, is a long way from Eva's dreams. Her artistic endeavours are confined to a drawing class; she works for a pittance in a dirty sawmill and is responsible for running her father's house. She is also slowly being seduced by local pig farmer, Harry Flyte, a charming, handsome and devilishly persistent lad determined to win her over.
Harry's sister, Maria, has an interest in seeing her brother settle down as it will give her the freedom to chase men and do as she pleases. Eva surrenders to the sibling's joint pressure, convinces herself that she is in love, and moves in with Harry. All is well until a family gathering brings back all Eva's buried feelings for her cousin. At the wedding, Eva and Joseph cannot keep their eyes off each other. And as they dance they forget everything and everyone. When Eva goes home, determined to leave Harry, Maria tells her about his psychological damage, and leaves her terrified by the effect her desertion could have on his health. Indeed, when Harry fears he is about to lose her, he becomes irrationally jealous and self-destructive . . .
Details
- Year
- 1999
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 91 mins
- Format
- 35mm Kodak
- Director
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Eric Styles
- Producer
- Mark Thomas
- Executive Producer
- Mark Thomas
- Director of Photography
- Jimmy Dibling
- Principal cast
- Samantha Morton, Rupert Graves, Lee Ross, Miriam Margoyles, Frank Finlay, Nick Woodeson, Holly Aird
- Screen Writer
- Catherine Linstrom
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Midsummer Films Productions Ltd 33 St Lawrence Terrace London W10 5SR Tel: 020 8932 8870 Fax: 020 8932 8871 Email: admin@midfilms.demon.co.uk
Sales Company
Fox Searchlight Pictures P.O. Box 900 CA90213-0900 Beverly Hills Tel: 00 1 310 369 1000 Fax: 00 1 310 369 1803
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