Miss Pirie and Miss Woods
Synopsis
1810. Two governesses embark on their dream of opening a school for girls on the edge of Scotland’s capital, their chance of an independent life is threatened by the arrival of a new pupil, an orphan, and her aristocratic grandmother. As the pressures of class, race and deeply suppressed emotion build at Drumsheugh boarding school, a series of tragically avoidable events lead to the telling of one irreversible lie. At a time of great social conformity – accused of lesbianism – the resulting scandal leaves the teachers fighting for their livelihoods.
Based on the book 'Scotch Verdict: The Real-Life Story That Inspired 'The Children's Hour'' by Lillian Faderman.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of film
- Features
- Director
- Sophie Heldman
- Producer
- Bettina Brokemper, Paul Welsh, Karin Koch
- Screenwriter
- Sophie Heldman; Co-Writer: Flora Nicholson
- Principal Cast
- Charlie Murphy, Flora Nicholson
Genre
Production status
Pre-production
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Last updated 5th November 2024
