Winter Solstice
Synopsis
When Elfrida Philips abandons London for a country village, she settles in quickly. She is very poor, but has a tiny cottage, her four-legged friend Horace, and friendships of good neighbors. Tragedy upsets her newfound tranquillity, and she takes refuge in a rambling house with a new gentleman friend in Corrydale. But the group proves to be greater than the sum of its ill-fitting parts, and as the solstice passes, and as Christmas approaches, the healing power of love, begins to work its magic. (Filmed at Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Sutherland)
Top Cast
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Sinéad Cusack
Elfrida Phibbs
Jan Niklas
Oscar Blundell
Geraldine Chaplin
Gloria Blundell
Jason Durr
Sam Howard
Sophie Schütt
Carrie Marchmont
Ralf Bauer
Andreas Mendel
Peter Ustinov
Hughie McLellan
Jean Simmons
Countess Lucinda Rhives
Emma Streets
Francesca 'Fran' Blundell
Anna Maguire
Lucy Marchmont
Marsha Fitzalan
Didi Marchmont
John Bird
Barry
Maureen Lipman
Marcia
Gregory Finnegan
Giles
Alastair Bruce
Rory Kennedy
Angus Wright
Peter Kennedy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martyn Friend
- Screenplay & Story
- William Corlett
- Original Title
- Winter Solstice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martyn Friend
William Corlett, Rosamunde Pilcher
Department Leadership Roster
William Corlett
Screenplay
Martyn Friend
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Solstice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winter Solstice about?
When Elfrida Philips abandons London for a country village, she settles in quickly. She is very poor, but has a tiny cottage, her four-legged friend Horace, and friendships of good neighbors. Tragedy upsets her newfound tranquillity, and she takes refuge in a rambling house with a new gentleman friend in Corrydale. But the group proves to be greater than the sum of its ill-fitting parts, and as the solstice passes, and as Christmas approaches, the healing power of love, begins to work its magic. (Filmed at Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, Sutherland)
Who directed Winter Solstice?
Winter Solstice was directed by Martyn Friend.
Who stars in Winter Solstice?
The principal cast of Winter Solstice includes Sinéad Cusack, Jan Niklas, Geraldine Chaplin, Jason Durr, Sophie Schütt.
When was Winter Solstice released and how long is it?
Winter Solstice was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is Winter Solstice based on a book or true story?
Winter Solstice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rosamunde Pilcher".