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.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Starring: Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Penelope Wilton
Directed & Produced by: Freddie Francis, John Bloom, Carl Davis, Harold Pinter, Karel Reisz
Release date: 8/28/1981
Running time: 124 minutes
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 by 101 users