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On Chesil Beach

Romantic drama based on a novel by Ian McEwan. Young graduates from different social classes get married after an intense but non-physical affair, but the honeymoon proves to be a huge challenge.

Romantic drama based on the novel by Ian McEwan.

Young university graduates from different social classes get married after an intense but non-physical affair. She is a talented and ambitious classical violinist from a supercilious striving family, he is from humbler stock, but despite their intense love for each other, the honeymoon proves to be a huge challenge to their relationship.

1 hour, 41 minutes

Last on

Tue 30 Jul 2024 23:05

Music Played

  • Sil Austin

    Slow Walk

  • Little Richard

    Ready Teddy聽

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Cello Suite No 1 in G major, BWV 1007 (Prelude)

    Performer: Natalie Clein.
  • Dan Jones

    13. I Love You (Edit W. A. Mozart - Symphony No. 35 Haffner In D Major, K. 385

  • Roy Hawkins

    The Thrill Is Gone

  • T. Rex

    Twentieth Century Boy

  • Amy Winehouse

    Wake Up Alone

  • Dan Jones

    29. My Promise To You

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Dominic Cooke
Edward Mayhew Billy Howle
Florence Ponting Saoirse Ronan
Violet Ponting Emily Watson
Geoffrey Ponting Samuel West
Lionel Mayhew Adrian Scarborough
Majorie Mayhew Anne-Marie Duff
Writer Ian McEwan

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