Firelight (1998)
Firelight is a 1998 romance movie directed by William Nicholson, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane and Dominique Belcourt.
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.
Quick answers
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. 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.
When was Firelight released?
Firelight was released on 27 May 1998.
How long is Firelight?
Firelight runs 1h 43m.
Who made Firelight?
Firelight was directed by William Nicholson.
Where can I watch Firelight?
Firelight is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Firelight
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Sophie Marceau as Elisabeth Laurier
- Stephen Dillane as Charles Godwin
- Dominique Belcourt as Louisa Godwin
- Kevin Anderson as John Taylor
- Joss Ackland as Lord Clare
- Lia Williams as Constance
- Sally Dexter as Molly Holland
- Emma Amos as Ellen
- Maggie McCarthy as Mrs. Jago
- Wolf Kahler as Sussman
- Annabel Giles as Amy Godwin
- John Flanagan as Robert Ames