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Restoration (1995)

“An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.”

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Plot

In the shadowed halls of 17th-century England, young and ambitious Robert Merivel ascends from the obscure life of a physician to the dazzling heights of King Charles II's court. His medical prowess saves the life of the King's adored spaniel, earning him a prestigious place among the royal entourage. The opulence of his newfound station becomes his gilded cage, as he is forced to wed the King's mistress, not for love, but to deflect the jealousy of another. The King's sole command to Merivel - to resist the allure of love - proves to be an overwhelming challenge when his heart intertwines with his newly-wed wife's. As this forbidden love blooms, its scent reaches the King who, in his wrath, strips Merivel of his prestige and wealth, casting him back into the obscurity from whence he came. Destitute but undeterred, Merivel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, reuniting with a long-lost friend and rediscovering his passion for medicine. His fall from grace serves as a catalyst for his transformation, leading him to understand the true essence of being a physician.

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Restoration is a drama movie featuring Robert Downey Jr. and directed by Michael Hoffman.

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