Brief Encounter
1945
Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
Director:
David Lean
Writers:
Noël Coward, Anthony Havelock-Allan, David Lean
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 4 wins & 3 nominations total
Production:
David Lean
Country:
United Kingdom
