Acclaimed bbc adaptatation. Written by bestselling author patrick gale, it features an exciting cast of outstanding young stars alongside oscar winner vanessa redgrave. This captivating drama from the makers of broadchurch and apple tree yard explores forbidden wartime love vividly contrasted with a present day romance nearly derailed by the consequences of the 1940s tale with which it is so intertwined. Southern italy, 1944 as chaos reigns all around them, british army captain michael berryman meets war artist thomas march. Despite having a young fiance, flora, straight laced michael finds himself falling for thomas bohemian charms their relationship, however, is made impossible by societal pressures.2017 in a more accepting world, an ageing flora looks on as her grandson adam tentatively forms a relationship with his client steve. But while the external obstacles have fallen away, a minefield of internalised issues and dangerous temptations still line the road to happiness... Running time 120 minutes region region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. Read more about dvd formats.