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Solomon and Gaenor (1999)

“Their tragedy was to fall in love.”

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Plot

In the heartbeats of 1911 Wales, a young Jewish man, Solomon, weaves his existence by peddling fabrics door to door, obscuring his faith beneath the cloak of anonymity. His life, as muted as the fabrics he sells, finds a splash of color when he encounters Gaenor, a demure Welsh maiden sheltered by a defiant father and a brother whose heart seethes with anti-Semitism. Their worlds, as different as chalk and cheese, meet and merge into a symphony of love, crafting a clandestine romance that transcends the boundaries of religion and tradition. As their secret love blossoms, Gaenor discovers she's pregnant, only to learn of Solomon's true ethnic background. Their love story, once written in soft whispers, suddenly becomes the loud cry of a society on the brink of turmoil. When the embers of anti-Jewish riots spark, their idyllic world is set ablaze. Forced to flee from the hatred that seeks to consume them, they become lost in the chaos, separated by the very forces that brought them together. "Solomon and Gaenor" is a poignant tale of forbidden love and resilience against societal prejudice. This narrative unfolds in the eloquent tongues of English, Welsh, and Yiddish, painting a tragic love story set at the dawn of a new century. This film is a testament to the indomitable spirit of love, a beacon of hope that shines even in the darkest of times.

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Solomon and Gaenor is a drama movie featuring Maureen Lipman and directed by Paul Morrison.

It is possible to buy Solomon and Gaenor on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.