Dearly Purchased Honour

A somber silent melodrama of secret passion and wrongful punishment, unfolding with theatrical gravity and quiet, lingering sorrow.

Directed by

William Augustinus

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Frederik Jacobsen, Jacoba Jessen, Gerhard Jessen

Overview

Doctor Thaw cheats on his wife, Rose, with her friend, Nina. One evening, while he’s out enjoying his secret happiness, Rose is murdered by a burglar, and he finds her limp and cold body in their marital bed the next morning. Out of respect for Nina, he refuses to say where he was at the time of the murder and ends up being charged with the murder of his wife. 12 years will have to pass before they meet again. (Stumfilm.dk)

How it feels

Melancholic, dark and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, guilt, love, justice

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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