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The Winter’s Tale (1981) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1981 · 173 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Jane Howell
- Starring
- Paul Jesson, Rikki Fulton, Robert Stephens, John Bailey, John Benfield, John Welsh
King Leontes, consumed by jealousy, wrongly accuses his wife Hermione of an affair with his confidant, leading to her death. He banishes their infant daughter, Perdita, who is raised by shepherds. Sixteen years later she falls for Florizel, the son of Leontes’ friend. When Perdita returns, a statue of Hermione comes to life, prompting forgiveness and a heartfelt reconciliation for all.
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