
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister(2010)
A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.


“The most mysterious spirit is desire”
A grieving upper class woman becomes a "Lady Visitor" at Millbank prison, hoping to escape her troubles and be a guiding figure in the lives of the female prisoners. Of all her friendships with prisoners, she is most fascinated by Selina - a medium.

Zoë Tapper
Selena

Anna Madeley
Margaret

Domini Blythe
Mother

Amanda Plummer
Miss Ridley

Anne Reid
Mrs. Brink

Caroline Loncq
Ruth Vigers

Anna Massey
Miss Haxby

Sarah Crowden
Ada

Vincent Leclerc
Theophilus

Ferelith Young
Helen
Affinity is a drama, thriller, mystery, romance film released in 2008 exploring themes of prison, lesbian relationship, 19th century. Directed by Tim Fywell, it stars Zoë Tapper, Anna Madeley, Domini Blythe. A grieving upper class woman becomes a "Lady Visitor" at Millbank prison, hoping to escape her troubles and be a guiding figure in the lives of the female prisoners. Of all her friendships with prisoners, she is most fascinated by Selina - a medium.
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