Andrea, a gifted young Polish violinist from Krakow, is bound for America when he is swept overboard by a storm. When the Widdington sisters discover the handsome stranger on the beach below their house, they nurse him back to health. However, the presence of the musically talented young man disrupts the peaceful lives of Ursula and Janet and the community in which they live.
A funny, civilized little romantic drama in which Smith co-stars with the equally estimable Judi Dench.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
27 May 2005
fresh:
Under Dance's sure hand, and the even surer performances of Smith and Dench, who know that underplaying an emotion often increases its punch, the film is a small study in the dignity of letting go.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
27 May 2005
fresh:
A wistful little thing about regret, jealousy and love.
– Steven Rea,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
2 Jun 2005
fresh:
A fascinating and involving chamber piece for two superb actresses.
– Eleanor Ringel Gillespie,
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
4 Jun 2005
rotten:
It's a British period piece, full of the sylvan Cornish coast and countryside, vintage motorcars, steam threshers and sensibilities. Pity they left out a compelling plot.