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IMDB Rating: 8.6

IMDB Votes: 34000

Genere: Drama, Romance

Country: UK

Duration: 235 min

Plot tags: touching, serious, sincere, captivating, costume drama, period piece, romantic, historical drama, romantic drama, heartbreaking