Set in this tumultuous time frame is the coming of age tale that features Jane at its centre. She is a maid for the Niven family Godfrey (Colin Firth) and Clarrie (Olivia Colman) who have lost a son in the great war and live a very melancholic life. Jane is an orphan and has no family.

She has an affair with a local lad who comes from money, Paul Sheringham played by Josh O’Connor, he of The Crown fame as Prince Charlies. Their affair never becomes public knowledge. This story is told in long lingering shots and strains your ability to stay involved.

With a parable this understated, it could only have come from a British production (even though director Eva Husson is French). Mothering Sunday stays fully in that wheelhouse. It will take some level of dedication to reach its end and the reward on offer ultimately is a sad one.

Rob Hudson
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The events of Graham Swift’s novel take place over the course of one day—the holiday Mothering Sunday. Maid Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) has the day off, as her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven (Colin Firth and Olivia Colman) are attending an event to celebrate the engagement of their neighbours’ son, Paul (Josh O’Connor). Jane is an orphan, so has no mother to spend the day with—but she does have Paul, with whom she’s been having a years-long secret affair. The story unfolds as they spend their final day together as lovers.

Mothering Sunday will be released in Australian cinemas June 2!
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