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Black Narcissus

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

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  • Drama

Overview

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • forbidden love
  • mountain
  • himalaya mountain range
  • india
  • nun
  • bengal

Details

Status
Released
Release date
May 26, 1947
Original language
English
Spoken languages
english, hindi
Countries
United Kingdom
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
Not recorded
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