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Lost in Austen (2008)

“Same story. Different centuries.”

Plot

In the bustling heart of contemporary London, Amanda Price leads a life of quiet discontent. Her only solace lies within the ink-stained pages of Jane Austen's literary masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. Unexpectedly, her world collides with that of Elizabeth Bennet, the novel's central character, when a mystical portal in her apartment bridges their disparate realities. Suddenly, Amanda finds herself marooned in the vivid tapestry of Austen's world, while Elizabeth navigates the perplexing maze of the modern era. As her beloved narrative unravels in unforeseen ways, Amanda grapples with the task of restoring the story's original trajectory. Her well-intentioned interventions, however, only seem to exacerbate the chaos. Caught in a distorted echo of a timeless tale, Amanda must decide if she can forge her path towards a fairytale ending in a world she thought she knew so well. Will her surreal journey through this classic narrative lead her to her own version of happily-ever-after?

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Lost in Austen is a comedy movie featuring Hugh Bonneville and directed by Dan Zeff.