The French Lieutenant's Woman

Plot Summary

In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.

Top Cast

Meryl Streep Sarah / Anna

Jeremy Irons Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

Hilton McRae Sam

Lynsey Baxter Ernestina

Emily Morgan Mary