Firelight
“Passion has no limits.”
Synopsis
In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth Laurier agrees to bear a child of an anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth, she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later, she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The girl's father, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-30
Top Cast
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Sophie Marceau
Elisabeth Laurier
Stephen Dillane
Charles Godwin
Dominique Belcourt
Louisa Godwin
Kevin Anderson
John Taylor
Joss Ackland
Lord Clare
Lia Williams
Constance
Sally Dexter
Molly Holland
Emma Amos
Ellen
Maggie McCarthy
Mrs. Jago
Wolf Kahler
Sussman
Annabel Giles
Amy Godwin
John Flanagan
Robert Ames
Valerie Minifie
Hannah
Diana Payan
Mrs. Maidment
John Hodgkinson
Carlo
Anthony Dutton
Dodds
Hugh Walters
Dr. Geddes
Peter Needham
Rector
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$785K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nicholson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nicholson
- Original Score
- Christopher Gunning
- Original Title
- Firelight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $785K
- Production Studios
- Wind Dancer Productions, Hollywood Pictures, Carnival Films, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nicholson
William Nicholson
Christopher Gunning
Nic Morris
Chris Wimble
Brian Eastman, Carmen Finestra, Rick Leed, David McFadzean, Ted Morley
Department Leadership Roster
William Nicholson
Director
Nic Morris
Director of Photography
William Nicholson
Writer
Brian Eastman
Producer
Christopher Gunning
Original Music Composer
Chris Wimble
Editor
Andrea Galer
Costume Design
Rob Harris
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firelight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Firelight about?
In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth Laurier agrees to bear a child of an anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth, she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later, she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The girl's father, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.
Who directed Firelight?
Firelight was directed by William Nicholson.
Who stars in Firelight?
The principal cast of Firelight includes Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt, Kevin Anderson, Joss Ackland.
When was Firelight released and how long is it?
Firelight was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Firelight make at the box office?
Firelight grossed $785K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Firelight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Firelight was composed by Christopher Gunning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Firelight?
Firelight holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).