A wonderfull film

Rating: Null/10 (9 May 2001)

Ok I admit it! I have never read or even heard of the book, until II found it on one of the studio web sites. The Story follows three people. Dr Iannis (john Hurt) who lives with his daughter Pelagia (Penelope Cruz) live and work and love on the beautiful tranquil Cephallonia. When war II breaks out, change is inevitable. First Pelagia's betrothed goes off to fight with the Greek army, Then the German military with their Allies take over the island. After writing so many letters Pelagia assumes her betrothed is dead. Without realizing it she falls in love with the handsome Captain who is billeted in the Doctors home. Watching the film I had no pre conceived idea's, though I had listened to the critics going on about the poor accents. Truth is it never really interrupts the story. The only thing that gets in the way of the story for me is the beauteous scenery that the story set against.