Another Life
“Love In Her Heart, Murder On Her Mind”
Synopsis
A woman is wrongly accused of murdering her husband in Edwardian London. Just before the outbreak of World War I, Edith Graydon married her boyfriend Percy Thomson. He survives the war but theirs is not a happy marriage. She doesn't really love him and he feels it every day. He's also possessive and their daily life is a constant battle. She meets and falls in love with Frederick Bywaters, her sister's one-time boyfriend. They have a long affair and her desperate attempts to get either a formal separation of divorce from her husband falls on deaf ears. They are at their wits end and Bywaters decides to do something about it. On a dark evening when Edith is walking with her husband, Bywaters stabs him to death. Edith is charged with murder along with Bywaters and both are found guilty. She claims her innocence right up until the day they are both executed by hanging in 1923. Based on a true story.
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Natasha Little
Edith Jessie Thompson
Nick Moran
Percy Thompson
Ioan Gruffudd
Frederick Edward Francis Bywaters
Imelda Staunton
Ethel Graydon
Tom Wilkinson
Mr. Carlton
Rachael Stirling
Avis Graydon
Diana Coupland
Mrs. Lester
Michael Bertenshaw
William Graydon
Daniel Brocklebank
Newnie
Elizabeth McKechnie
Mrs. Thompson
Judy Clifton
Nora Lester
Simon Paris
Sgt. Mew
Alex Potter
Young Billy
Anton Gregory
Young Harold
Rikki Doughty
Young Freddie
Juliet Forester
Miss Prior
Helen Brampton
Lily Thompson
Angela Hart
Nun
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Goodhew
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Goodhew
- Original Score
- James McConnel
- Original Title
- Another Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Boxer Films, Alibi Pictures, Arts Council of England
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Goodhew
Philip Goodhew
James McConnel
Simon Archer
Jamie Trevill
Angela Hart, Chris Craib, Lora Fox Gamble, Alex Harakis, Danny Passi
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Hart
Producer
Jamie Trevill
Editor
James Merifield
Production Design
Philip Goodhew
Writer
Philip Goodhew
Director
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Simon Archer
Director of Photography
Lora Fox Gamble
Producer
Peter Watson-Wood
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Another Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Another Life
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What is Another Life about?
A woman is wrongly accused of murdering her husband in Edwardian London. Just before the outbreak of World War I, Edith Graydon married her boyfriend Percy Thomson. He survives the war but theirs is not a happy marriage. She doesn't really love him and he feels it every day. He's also possessive and their daily life is a constant battle. She meets and falls in love with Frederick Bywaters, her sister's one-time boyfriend. They have a long affair and her desperate attempts to get either a formal separation of divorce from her husband falls on deaf ears. They are at their wits end and Bywaters decides to do something about it. On a dark evening when Edith is walking with her husband, Bywaters stabs him to death. Edith is charged with murder along with Bywaters and both are found guilty. She claims her innocence right up until the day they are both executed by hanging in 1923. Based on a true story.
Who directed Another Life?
Another Life was directed by Philip Goodhew.
Who stars in Another Life?
The principal cast of Another Life includes Natasha Little, Nick Moran, Ioan Gruffudd, Imelda Staunton, Tom Wilkinson.
When was Another Life released and how long is it?
Another Life was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Another Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Another Life was composed by James McConnel.