The Last September

Apr 28 2000 R 1h 43m
Drama, History, Romance

In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple reside over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford student nephew, and married house guests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.

Plot

In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple resides over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford-student nephew, and married houseguests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.

Written by

Elizabeth Bowen, John Banville

Directed by

Deborah Warner

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Screen Ireland, Matrix Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
985
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA