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Fingersmith

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Synopsis

The lives of two young women collide in an engrossing Victorian thriller that alternates between the twisting back alleyways of Dickensian London and the cloistered gloom of a Gothic mansion.

Raised in a den of petty thieves or "Fingersmiths," orphan Trinder agrees to help a con man known as "Gentleman" defarud and betray wealthy heiress Maud Lily. But Sue's plans are turned upside down when she falls in love with Maud. Fingersmith was originally broadcast on the BBC and was written by award-winning author Sarah Waters, also the author of Tipping the Velvet.

Review

For those of you expecting the bawdy sensuality of Tipping the Velvet this film is a different tale indeed. Heavily atmospheric and more of a drama, Fingersmith is a period thriller that focuses on two women in love in Victorian England. Raised as a professional thief, Sue Trinder is an excellent pickpocket. But Gentleman has a grand plan for a bigger swindle in which Sue can play a major role. He's going to get her placed as a maid to wealthy heiress Maud Lilly and they are to defraud her of her wealth. Maud is a clerk to a book dealer and doesn't even know she is an heiress. When Sue and Maud meet their attraction is instant. After a few weeks as Maud's maid they share a bed. And after teaching Maud how to kiss, the seal becomes intense. While there is a stunning bedroom scene between the two women, there is no full frontal nudity. At the conclusion of part one there is a shocking surprise, so amazing you might want to watch all 3 hours at one sitting.

-- Scott Cranin

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $26.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 054961790791

Studio : Acorn Media

Languages: English Dolby Digital Stereo (Primary)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen

Keywords

British, UK, Gay/Lesbian, Lesbian, Romance, Television

Genres

Drama, Lesbian

Customer Reviews

A Surprise!

Revirmat wrote on 07/23/2006:

Excellent film! I didn't know what to expect, but sometimes the unexpected is quite grand. This is more than a film about two women who "unexpectedly" discover love and passion for one another. It's filled with trickery, twists, and turns. You begin to think you've got this plot figured out and something new is thrown at you. It makes your head spin and you'll tell yourself, "I want more"

Classic!

Reese wrote on 12/20/2005:

A Shakesperian tragedy with a happy ending. All the drama, seemimgly unrequited love, angst and surprise twists of Romeo and Juliet BUT WITH A HAPPY ENDING!!! Highly recommended.