TV series

The Camomile Lawn

1992 · 1 season

A nostalgic, bittersweet look at youth and war, unfolding through memory and loss.

Overview: The Camomile Lawn is a 1992 British miniseries based on Mary Wesley's novel of the same name, following five cousins and their family in Cornwall as they navigate the start of World War II. The story is framed by a funeral in 1984, which prompts the characters to recall their experiences during the war, including love, loss, and secrets.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Memory, love, war, family
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: memory
love
war
family
grief
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong