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Swept from the Sea

PG-1319981h 53mBeeban Kidron

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"In the heart of an outcast, he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider, she found her home."

The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.

DramaRomance
UnderdogSeaWalesLoss Of Loved OneShipwreckStrangenessDoctorXenophobiaWoman DirectorStrange Person

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What is Swept from the Sea (1998) about?

The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.

Who stars in Swept from the Sea?

Swept from the Sea stars Rachel Weisz (Amy Foster), Vincent Perez (Yanko), Ian McKellen (Dr. James Kennedy), Kathy Bates (Miss Swaffer), Joss Ackland (Mr. Swaffer). The film was directed by Beeban Kidron.

How long is Swept from the Sea?

Swept from the Sea has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

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