Tom Crick, a high school history teacher, is having trouble connecting - with his class, with his wife. He ventures into telling his class stories about his young adulthood in the Fens district in England. The emotional wounds from his younger life wash over him in present day, affecting his work and his relationships with his students and his wife.

× Filming Locations:
• East Anglia, England, UK
London, England, UK
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Twickenham Film Studios, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK

• Lena Headey starred in the movie Devil's Advocate (1995) together with David Morrissey as well.

• Miranda Richardson was originally intended for the role of Mary.

• This was Lena Headey's first movie role.

• Maggie Gyllenhaal did her screen debut in this movie too.

× Awards: 1 win (view) • On getting the part
"It was beyond exciting. They were giving me money to spend, I was an actress in a movie - could life be any better?" • Young Mary: We're equal now, you've got to do something first!

• Young Mary: I'm... I'm going to have a baby...
Young Tom: Oh Christ! It's Dick's isn't. It's his baby!
Young Mary: No!

• Young Tom: It's dangerous for the baby!
Young Mary: Oh, you're so stupid!
Young Tom: Mary!
Young Mary: God forgive me... • Coming Soon!