Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears

Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears

Year: 2020

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: English

Director: Tony Tilse

Echo Score: 65
MysteryAdventureDramaThrillers and murder mysteriesIntriguing and suspenseful murder mysteries

Following the liberation of a young Bedouin woman from wrongful imprisonment in Jerusalem, a stylish Australian adventuress and her loyal detective friend find themselves embroiled in a complex, decade-old mystery. Their investigation leads them to uncover clues surrounding valuable emeralds, an ancient curse, and the unsolved disappearance of the girl’s mother and the massacre of her tribe.

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1

Rescue of Shirin in Jerusalem

Phryne Fisher helps rescue Shirin from imprisonment in 1920s Jerusalem. The rescue sets in motion a series of discoveries that tie Shirin’s fate to an ancient tomb and a deadly scheme.

1920s Jerusalem
2

Shirin reunites with her uncle and travels to England

Shirin is reunited with her uncle Sheikh Kahlil Abbas, and they travel to England for a memorial at Lofthouse Manor. The visit marks the start of Phryne’s return to English society and the unfolding mystery.

1920s Jerusalem and Lofthouse Manor, England
3

Memorial and Welcome Back Party

At Lofthouse Manor, a memorial for Miss Fisher is held. DI Jack Robinson travels from Australia to attend, and Miss Fisher arrives in a biplane to surprise everyone at the party.

During the memorial Lofthouse Manor, England
4

Midnight meeting at All Saints' Church

Shirin explains how she came to Jerusalem, including the desert survivor story. A midnight meeting at All Saints' Church prompts Miss Fisher and DI Robinson to attend together, where a British man named Wilson is shot.

Midnight All Saints' Church
5

Emerald amulet and arrests

Before dying, Wilson passes an emerald amulet to Miss Fisher, asking her to give it to Shirin. Phryne and DI Robinson are arrested at the scene, and the police reveal Wilson was a felon who deserted with Captain Harry Templeton.

Immediately after the shooting All Saints' Church
6

Crypt of Tears explained

Antiquities expert Professor Linnaeus explains the amulet’s link to the Crypt of Tears and a cursed tomb. He warns that disturbing the tomb could bring misfortune on Phryne and those around her.

The day after the arrest Linnaeus's antiquities office
7

The Sheikh's contract uncovered

The next morning, Miss Fisher discovers Sheikh Kahlil Abbas has signed an agreement with Lord Lofthouse and Montague over the British Palestine Railways. His breach of trust sets him on a collision course with English interests.

Morning Lofthouse Manor
8

Kahlil's defiance and death

Kahlil publicly denounces the British during a party at Lofthouse Manor. Later that night, he is shot dead by an unknown assailant, turning the investigation toward a web of loyalties.

Night of the party Lofthouse Manor
9

Astrolabe and Templeton's widow

DI Robinson visits Captain Templeton's widow, who presents an astrolabe that belonged to her husband. She reveals that Templeton’s death occurred alongside the tomb disturbance, and that her unborn child did not survive.

After Templeton's death Templeton's widow's home
10

Desert tomb expedition to Negev

Miss Fisher, DI Robinson, Jonathon Lofthouse, and Shirin travel to the Negev using the astrolabe to locate a tomb. They discover an ancient corpse preserved in honey, identified as Alexander’s desert bride.

Following the events in Jerusalem Negev desert
11

Reveals in the tomb

Another corpse near the coffin bears Jonathon’s insignia. Jonathon admits he had accompanied Templeton and Wilson to Shirin’s village years ago and hints at his broader motive.

Inside the tomb exploration Negev desert tomb
12

Crippins revealed and escape

Phryne deduces that Crippins, the Lofthouse butler, is the unknown assailant protecting Jonathon. He confronts them in the tomb, but Jonathon restrains him and the group escapes as the tomb walls collapse.

Tomb collapse Negev desert tomb
13

Truth to Lord Lofthouse and goodbye

Miss Fisher explains Jonathon’s true paternity to Lord Lofthouse and reveals his guilt. She then says farewell to Shirin before continuing her journey back to England.

After the tomb incident Lofthouse Manor
14

Heart-to-heart with Jack and a night together

Phryne shares a heartfelt conversation with Jack Robinson; he says he doesn’t need to marry her, he only needs her heart. She replies that she has already given him her heart, and they spend the night together.

After the party Lofthouse Manor, England
15

Mid-credits: her murdered husband

In a mid-credits scene, Phryne receives a letter announcing that her husband has been murdered. The revelation hints at his complicated past and future dangers.

Post-credits

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