Get ready for a captivating journey to the past! Ellie Bamber's latest period romance, 'Ambleside', has found its home with Signature Entertainment for distribution in the U.K. and Ireland. But this isn't just your typical love story.
In this film, directed by Mitch Jenkins, Bamber portrays Lucy, a young woman who relocates to Mauritius in 1925. There, she encounters a captivating local named Krishna, played by Medhi Dehbi. But their love story is far from ordinary. As the synopsis hints, colonial attitudes become a menacing force, endangering not just their romance but their very lives. And this is where it gets intriguing...
The talented cast includes Rhona Mitra and Rupert Penry-Jones as Lucy's wealthy aunt and uncle, adding depth to the narrative. Based on Romesh Gunsekara's novel 'Prisoner of Paradise', the film promises a sweeping romance with a unique twist.
Max Hart from Signature Entertainment praised the film's ability to capture both the grandeur of its setting and the intimate, forbidden love story. And Danielle Gasher, founder of Vaneast Pictures, described it as a rare gem, blending sweeping cinema with human intimacy. But will the audience agree? Is 'Ambleside' destined to become a beloved classic or a controversial tale? You decide!
