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Set in 19th century rural England, young bride who has been sold into marriage to a middle-aged man discovers an unstoppable desire within herself as she enters into an affair with a worker on her estate.

Director: William Oldroyd

Writers: Nikolai Leskov (based on Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk), Alice Birch

Stars: Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Paul Hilton | 

Storyline

Rural England, 1865. Katherine is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, whose family are cold and unforgiving. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband's estate, a force is unleashed inside her, so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Written by Production

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Plot Keywords: groom | long take | marriage without love | arranged marriage | false accusation | See All (50) »

Genres: Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some disturbing violence, strong sexuality/nudity, and language | See all certifications »

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Country: UK

Language: English

Release Date: 14 July 2017 (USA) See more »

Also Known As: Lady M See more »

Filming Locations: Northumberland, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co: Sixty Six Pictures, BBC Films, British Film Institute (BFI) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime: 89 min

Color: Color

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1