The Reverend and Mrs Simpson
"The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson" follows the life of Eva, a German war bride, and her young son, Michael, as they struggle to make a new life in post-war England. After her husband, a soldier, abandons them, they are left to face the harsh prejudice of their new community. The local reverend, Samuel Simpson, and his compassionate housekeeper, Margaret, step in to offer support. Despite their help, Eva and Michael are isolated, fighting not only their financial struggles but the growing resentment of those around them.
As the years pass, Eva grows closer to Reverend Simpson, and a quiet bond develops between them. Just when she begins to find hope for a better future, the unexpected return of her husband sends shockwaves through their fragile world. His presence ignites a tragic series of events, culminating in a devastating loss that leaves Eva and Michael forever changed, emotionally and physically scarred by betrayal and abandonment.
Four decades later, a gravedigger unearths a long-hidden secret, buried deep in the past. This discovery forces the surviving members of the story to confront the haunting consequences of their actions. As the truth about Eva’s life and her son’s fate finally comes to light, the weight of unresolved grief and the scars of history reveal the devastating cost of forgotten promises and broken families.
Director - Richard Dee-Roberts
Writer - Richard Dee-Roberts
Stars - Julian Glover, Anne Scherliess, Richard Dee-Roberts
"The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson" follows the life of Eva, a German war bride, and her young son, Michael, as they struggle to make a new life in post-war England. After her husband, a soldier, abandons them, they are left to face the harsh prejudice of their new community. The local reverend, Samuel Simpson, and his compassionate housekeeper, Margaret, step in to offer support. Despite their help, Eva and Michael are isolated, fighting not only their financial struggles but the growing resentment of those around them.
As the years pass, Eva grows closer to Reverend Simpson, and a quiet bond develops between them. Just when she begins to find hope for a better future, the unexpected return of her husband sends shockwaves through their fragile world. His presence ignites a tragic series of events, culminating in a devastating loss that leaves Eva and Michael forever changed, emotionally and physically scarred by betrayal and abandonment.
Four decades later, a gravedigger unearths a long-hidden secret, buried deep in the past. This discovery forces the surviving members of the story to confront the haunting consequences of their actions. As the truth about Eva’s life and her son’s fate finally comes to light, the weight of unresolved grief and the scars of history reveal the devastating cost of forgotten promises and broken families.
Director - Richard Dee-Roberts
Writer - Richard Dee-Roberts
Stars - Julian Glover, Anne Scherliess, Richard Dee-Roberts
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Short film