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Firelight

1998 · 103 min · Director: William Nicholson

Firelight (1998) is a romance drama, directed by William Nicholson. It stars Sophie Marceau and Stephen Dillane. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Firelight Is About

In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth agrees to bear a child of anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The father of the girl, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.

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What is Firelight about?

In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth agrees to bear a child of anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth she, as agreed, gives up the child.

Where can I watch Firelight?

Firelight is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Firelight?

Firelight runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).

When did Firelight come out?

Firelight was released in 1998.

Who directed Firelight?

Firelight was directed by William Nicholson.

Who stars in Firelight?

Firelight stars Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt, Kevin Anderson.

What is Firelight's rating?

Firelight holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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