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Dr. Jean Markham returns to the town she left as a teenager to take over her late father's medical practice. When a school-yard scuffle lands Charlie in her surgery, she invites him to visit the hives in her garden and tell his secrets to the bees, as she once did. The new friendship between the boy and the bee keeper brings his mother Lydia into Jean's world.
In 1950s England, Dr. Jean Markham finds herself drawn to Lydia, a new factory worker and mother of her son's classmate. Their blossoming romance becomes complicated by the era's strict social norms and prejudices, forcing them to confront societal judgment. As their secret deepens, they must navigate the challenges of a deeply conservative society that threatens to tear them apart.
Tell It to the Bees received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its lead performances and emotional core, but criticism for its pacing and handling of its themes. Audiences were generally more receptive to the film's romantic storyline and performances.
The film is praised for the chemistry and performances of its lead actresses, Anna Paquin and Holliday Grainger.
Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and occasionally heavy-handed in its social commentary.
The period setting and emotional weight of the central romance are often highlighted as strengths.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's romantic storyline and the strong performances by the lead actresses. Many found it to be an engaging and moving portrayal of forbidden love in a restrictive era.
The film is based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Fiona Shaw.
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Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/kept-you-like-a-secret-tell-it-to-the-bees-review<a> Adapted from Fiona Shaw’s book of the same name, _Tell it to the Bees_ is a historical romance centeri...