A notorious case in the England of th 1910s that made headlines for the sensational of the story is recreated in "Another Life", which takes a look at Edith Thompson and Fred Bywaters, middle class citizens, whose crime resonated at the time it happened.
The beautiful Edith Graydon, meets and marries Percy Thompson, who was deeply in love with her. Soon after their wedding, it became apparent he was not the man for her. Edith was an ambitious young woman who went to work at a millinery shop, becoming a valuable assistant to Mr. Carlton, a man that gave her an opportunity to excel. At the same time, Edith met, and eventually fell in love with Fred Bywaters, a dashing sailor, that proved to be the lover she craved for. Her life changed radically because of the heat their passion generated.
Unfortunately, divorce in those years was something taboo for the society she was living. Fred started out being the boyfriend of her sister Avis. Complicating things WWI begins and Percy dodges going into the service, something that did not play well in Edith's eyes. Fred and Edith fantasized getting rid of the man that stood in their happiness, something that Edith paid dearly for her actions, when Fred killed the obstacle that was in his way to get Edith for himself.
Philip Goodhew shows talent as he sets this historical drama which was a shocking incident in Britain when it happened. Mr. Goodhew wrote the screen treatment of the case, which gets a good treatment, as it keeps the viewer interested in the notorious crime. The film conveys the sense of prejudice of the era in which it takes place. Poor Edith pays too dearly a price for her getting a no win situation, something that perhaps today, with a good lawyer she would have been able to beat the punishment she received.
Natasha Little gives a strong performance as the woman at the center of the action. Ioan Gfuffudd makes a good case of Fred Bywaters, but it is Nick Moran, playing Percy, who really surprises in an underplayed role that gets the viewer's attention. Also in the cast, wonderful Tom Wilkinson and Imelda Staunton in supporting roles.
Simon Archer, a man who works a lot in television, is the director of photography. The film score is by James McConnel. Ultimately, all credit must go to Philip Goodhew for bringing this story to the screen, as he is non judgmental, presenting the case as it probably happened in real life.
The beautiful Edith Graydon, meets and marries Percy Thompson, who was deeply in love with her. Soon after their wedding, it became apparent he was not the man for her. Edith was an ambitious young woman who went to work at a millinery shop, becoming a valuable assistant to Mr. Carlton, a man that gave her an opportunity to excel. At the same time, Edith met, and eventually fell in love with Fred Bywaters, a dashing sailor, that proved to be the lover she craved for. Her life changed radically because of the heat their passion generated.
Unfortunately, divorce in those years was something taboo for the society she was living. Fred started out being the boyfriend of her sister Avis. Complicating things WWI begins and Percy dodges going into the service, something that did not play well in Edith's eyes. Fred and Edith fantasized getting rid of the man that stood in their happiness, something that Edith paid dearly for her actions, when Fred killed the obstacle that was in his way to get Edith for himself.
Philip Goodhew shows talent as he sets this historical drama which was a shocking incident in Britain when it happened. Mr. Goodhew wrote the screen treatment of the case, which gets a good treatment, as it keeps the viewer interested in the notorious crime. The film conveys the sense of prejudice of the era in which it takes place. Poor Edith pays too dearly a price for her getting a no win situation, something that perhaps today, with a good lawyer she would have been able to beat the punishment she received.
Natasha Little gives a strong performance as the woman at the center of the action. Ioan Gfuffudd makes a good case of Fred Bywaters, but it is Nick Moran, playing Percy, who really surprises in an underplayed role that gets the viewer's attention. Also in the cast, wonderful Tom Wilkinson and Imelda Staunton in supporting roles.
Simon Archer, a man who works a lot in television, is the director of photography. The film score is by James McConnel. Ultimately, all credit must go to Philip Goodhew for bringing this story to the screen, as he is non judgmental, presenting the case as it probably happened in real life.