In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.
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Overview
In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.
Director
Jane Campion
Budget
10.0M
Revenue
14.4M
Status
Released
Production
Pathe, Screen Australia, UK Film Council, Hopscotch Productions, Bright Star Films, Jan Chapman Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Cast
Abbie Cornish
Fanny Brawne
Ben Whishaw
John Keats
Paul Schneider
Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox
Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin
Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Samuel
Claudie Blakley
Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco
Charles Dilke
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Abigail
Samuel Roukin
Reynolds
Amanda Hale
Reynolds sister
Lucinda Raikes
Reynolds sister
Samuel Barnett
Mr. Severn
Jonathan Aris
Mr. Hunt
Olly Alexander
Tom Keats
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
shopkeeper
Eileen Davies
Mrs. Bentley
Sebastian Armesto
Mr. Haslam
Adrian Schiller
Mr. Taylor
Theresa Watson
Charlotte
Vincent Franklin
Dr. Bree
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