Prisoners of Paradise

A lush, slow-burning period romance that sweeps you into a forbidden love, balancing tender passion with the quiet tension of societal defiance.

Directed by

Mitch Jenkins

Genres

Drama, Romance, Adventure

Starring

Ellie Bamber, Rupert Penry-Jones, Mehdi Dehbi

Tagline

Love was their greatest rebellion.

Overview

Love was their greatest rebellion. Set on the enchanting island of Mauritius in 1925, recently orphaned Lucy is sent to live with her charming but controlling uncle. When she defies his plans to marry her off for financial gain, she falls deeply in love with Krishna, a handsome local worker. But the world has other plans, and Lucy and Krishna must risk everything and defy the forces determined to tear them apart. Starring Ellie Bamber (William Tell, The Serpent), Rhona Mitra (Hollow Man, Red Sonja), Rupert Penry-Jones (Match Point, Spooks), Mehdi Dehbi (Messiah). Directed by Mitch Jenkins (A Million Days, The Show). Inspired by the lives of Alan and Maria Govinden and the book 'Prisoner of Paradise' written by Romesh Gunesekera.

How it feels

Romantic, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, class, rebellion, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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