In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.
Release Date : Jun 02, 1991
Production Company : Festival Films
Production Countries : United Kingdom
Original Language : English
Casts : Bob Peck, Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville, Jonathan Firth, David Hunt, Brendan P. Healy, Jean Anderson, Christopher Benjamin, Wendy Williams, Aran Bell, Louise Lombard
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Status : Released
Budget : 0
Revenue : 0
