The Peacock Spring


1h 30m 1996

Brief Synopsis

In 1959, Una and Hal are suddenly withdrawn from their English boarding school and relocated to New Delhi to be with their diplomat father, Edward. The girls find that their father has arranged for a governess, a beautiful Eurasian named Alix, to supervise their education. It soon becomes clear that

Film Details

Also Known As
Mobil Masterpiece Theatre (03/24/96), Peacock Spring
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

In 1959, Una and Hal are suddenly withdrawn from their English boarding school and relocated to New Delhi to be with their diplomat father, Edward. The girls find that their father has arranged for a governess, a beautiful Eurasian named Alix, to supervise their education. It soon becomes clear that Edward has sent for his daughters to provide a respectable cover for his affair with Alix. Thus begins a power struggle between Alix and Una for Edward's affections and for supremacy in the household.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mobil Masterpiece Theatre (03/24/96), Peacock Spring
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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