Solomon and Gaenor

"Their tragedy was to fall in love."

Apr 30 1999 R 1h 45m
Drama, Romance

A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young woman with a strong-willed father and a Jew-hating brother. The two fall in love and she becomes pregnant, but only then does she learn of his ethnic background. When anti-Jewish riots break out, the two are forced to flee and become separated.

Plot

A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young woman with a strong-willed father and a Jew-hating brother. The two fall in love and she becomes pregnant, but only then does she learn of his ethnic background. When anti-Jewish riots break out, the two are forced to flee and become separated.

Written by

Paul Morrison

Directed by

Paul Morrison

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Arts Council of England, September Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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1,584
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
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