Another Time, Another Place
Another Time, Another Place

Another Time, Another Place

1983Movie96 minEnglish

Set in 1943 in Scotland during World War II. Janie is a young housewife married to a man named Dougal, 15 years her senior. As part of a war rehabilitation program, Janie and Dougal welcome three Italian POWs to work on their farm. Soon, Janie falls in love with one of them...

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Michael RadfordGenres: Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

In the Scottish Highlands during World War II, a young woman named Jan (Gia Schildhauer) works on a farm and finds herself drawn to a captured Italian prisoner of war, Luigi (Harry Andrews), with whom she develops a deep, platonic bond. When her English fiancé, Donald (Hugh Grant), returns from the war, Jan faces a difficult choice between her past and her present, navigating complex emotions and societal expectations.

Critical Reception

Another Time, Another Place received a generally positive reception, particularly for its sensitive portrayal of inter-personal relationships amidst the backdrop of war. Critics lauded the film's atmospheric setting and the performances of its lead actors, though some found the pacing to be deliberate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its poignant exploration of wartime relationships and emotional depth.
  • Appreciated for its evocative depiction of the Scottish landscape and the quiet intensity of its characters.
  • Noted for its understated performances, especially from the ensemble cast.

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Fun Fact

This film marked one of Hugh Grant's earliest acting roles, predating his more widely recognized breakthrough.

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