Set against the breathtaking backdrop of early 20th-century Cornwall, this romantic drama follows the true story of a passionate love triangle that unfolds within a bohemian artists' colony. The film centers on Dan Stevens as Gilbert Evans, a gentle and principled land agent who finds himself drawn to the free-spirited and beautiful Florence Carter-Wood, played by Emily Browning. She arrives in the coastal village as the new wife of the charismatic but volatile painter Alfred Munnings, portrayed by Dominic Cooper, a man whose genius is matched only by his jealousy and controlling nature. As Florence struggles to find happiness in her marriage, she and Gilbert begin a tender, secret affair that threatens to shatter the fragile community. The story explores the clash between artistic passion and personal integrity, capturing the intoxicating allure of forbidden love against the wild beauty of the English coastline. With its atmospheric period setting and nuanced performances from Hattie Morahan as well, the film paints a poignant portrait of longing and sacrifice, where the characters must ultimately choose between their hearts and their duties.