
The Magic of Ordinary Days(2005)
Pregnant out of wedlock, an educated young woman is pressured by her father into an arranged marriage with a lonely farmer in this drama set during WWII.


“The bittersweet bonds of love and betrayal”
After giving up her job as a librarian to care for her husband’s elderly family, Jess’ world falls apart when he leaves her for a younger woman.

Brenda Blethyn
Jess Copplestone

Kevin Whately
Jacob Copplestone

Rosemary Harris
May Copplestone

Anna Massey
Brenda

Peter Sallis
Nathan

Jill Baker
Cathy

Fiona O'Shaughnessy
Stephanie

Matthew Marsh
Peter Fox
Maisy Taylor
Nella

Tom Bennett
PC Cowley
Belonging is a drama, romance, tv movie film released in 2004. Directed by Christopher Menaul, it stars Brenda Blethyn, Kevin Whately, Rosemary Harris. After giving up her job as a librarian to care for her husband’s elderly family, Jess’ world falls apart when he leaves her for a younger woman.
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