A classic powell pressburger tale of sexual awakening based on the rumer godden novel. A group of british nuns are sent into the himalayas to set up a mission in what was once the harem's quarters of an ancient palace. The clear mountain air, the unfamiliar culture and the unbridled sensuality of a young prince sabu and his beggar girl lover jean simmons begin to play havoc with the nuns' long suppressed emotions. Whilst the young mother superior, sister clodagh deborah kerr, fights a losing battle for order, the jaunty david farrar falls in love with her, sparking uncontrollable jealousy in another nun, sister ruth kathleen byron. Running time 101 minutes region region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. Read more about dvd formats. Release date 26 sept. 2005