Anger and jealousy can no more bear to lose sight of their objects than love...? George eliot driven by passion, intelligence and imagination, maggie tulliver is a rare free spirit in the convention bound world of victorian rural society. Despite the fierce love between her and her stolid brother tom, maggie turns to others for the companionship she craves. Denied the friendship of philip wakem, the son of her father's implacable enemy, she is drawn irresistibly to the handsome stephen guest. Torn between love and devotion to her family, she is rejected by tom and only an act of supreme courage can effect a final but tragic reconciliation. Drama, romance and tragedy in a story one woman's struggle for freedom and love. Running time 116 minutes region region 2 subtitles english release date 23 jan. 2012