Release Date

22 Sep, 2025

Runtime

01:48: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Love was their greatest rebellion.

Love was their greatest rebellion. Set on the enchanting island of Mauritius in 1925, recently orphaned Lucy is sent to live with her charming but controlling uncle. When she defies his plans to marry her off for financial gain, she falls deeply in love with Krishna, a handsome local worker. But the world has other plans, and Lucy and Krishna must risk everything and defy the forces determined to tear them apart. Starring Ellie Bamber (William Tell, The Serpent), Rhona Mitra (Hollow Man, Red Sonja), Rupert Penry-Jones (Match Point, Spooks), Mehdi Dehbi (Messiah). Directed by Mitch Jenkins (A Million Days, The Show). Inspired by the lives of Alan and Maria Govinden and the book 'Prisoner of Paradise' written by Romesh Gunesekera.

Original Title

Prisoners of Paradise

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Actors

Ellie Bamber

Rupert Penry-Jones

Mehdi Dehbi

Rhona Mitra

Edward Akrout

Amy Beth Hayes

Hugo Stone

Anusha Prakash

JJ Feild

Edeen Bhugeloo

Thierry Garnier

Clara Marley

Richard Sumitro

Shiksha Matabadul

Crew

Adam Mendez

Oliver Ferris

Max Walsh

Mitch Jenkins

Alan Govinden

Jason Wingard

Alan Govinden

Stuart Howell

Mitch Jenkins

Maria Govinden

Paula Crickard

Julia Govinden

Nina Hartstone