This is the story of a young Irish woman who comes to Spain to escape from the pressures she feels about her impending marriage to a political activist in Ireland. But in Spain in the 1930's, taking a job of governess in a wealthy family, she finds the same kinds of political unrest. In fact, it isn't long before she finds herself attracted to a married man who is similarly involved in the struggle against fascism and Franco. This awakens her to her nature that brings her to such men and resolves for her what she must do about the life she left in Ireland
Polly Walker
as Mary Lavelle
Frances McDormand
as Conlon
Vincent Perez
as Francisco Areavaga
Franco Nero
as Dr. Vicente Areavaga
Marisa Paredes
as Doña Consuelo
Penélope Cruz
as Pilar
Ariadna Gil
as Beatriz
Rossy de Palma
as Elena
Francisco Rabal
as Don Jorge
Britta Smith
as Duggan
Jorge de Juan
as Jaime
Angelina Llongueras
as Ana
