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Cast & Crew

David Thacker
Director
Ciarán Hinds
As Michael Henchard
James Purefoy
As Donald Farfrae
Jodhi May
As Elizabeth Jane
Juliet Aubrey
As Susan
Alex Kelly
As Maid
Thomas Hardy
Writer

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In this powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel, a man's life is forever changed by a single, impulsive decision. After auctioning off his wife and baby daughter at a drunken country fair, Michael Henchard embarks on a journey of redemption, determined to make amends for his past mistakes. But as he rises through the ranks to become Mayor of Casterbridge, his stubbornness and temper threaten to tear his family apart. Will he be able to overcome his flaws and find forgiveness, or will his selfishness ultimately lead to his downfall? Featuring a tour-de-force performance by Ciarán Hinds as the troubled Henchard, this film is a poignant exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of love, regret, and the struggle for redemption.

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