Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2008)

In the twilight of the 19th century, Tess Durbeyfield, a farmer's daughter, is swept into a world of nobility and deceit when her family discovers a distant kinship to the affluent D'Urbervilles. Sent to visit her wealthy cousin, Alec D'Urberville, Tess finds herself repulsed by his predatory advances. Her innocence, however, is shattered one fateful night when he forces himself upon her, leaving her dishonored and pregnant. Returning home, Tess is etched with the scarlet letter of disgrace, her fate seemingly sealed as she carries the burden of her past. However, life takes a melancholic twist upon the death of her child, prompting Tess to seek refuge in the humble life of a milkmaid at a thriving farm. It is here she encounters Angel Clare, a handsome cleric-in-training, who sees beyond her station and falls for her genuine charm. Their love blossoms amidst the bucolic backdrop of the farm, leading to a marriage that promises a fresh start for Tess. Yet, her past refuses to stay buried, and upon its revelation, Angel, marred by societal norms, forsakes her. Stripped of her newfound happiness and forced into a life of hardship, Tess finds herself once again ensnared in Alec's web, becoming his kept woman. As the wheel of fortune turns, Angel returns, setting the stage for a heartbreaking reunion. Tess's tale weaves a tapestry of love and loss, honor and disgrace, and the brutal cost of societal judgment, culminating in an ultimate tragedy that echoes through the ages.

Tess of the D'Urbervilles is a drama show featuring Gemma Arterton.

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