This story Set 'around
1950', The Deep Blue Sea tells the story of Hester Collyer, the younger wife of
High Court judge Sir William Collyer, who has embarked on a passionate affair
with Freddie Page, a handsome young former RAF pilot troubled by his memories
of the Second World War. Freddie throws Hester's life in turmoil, as their
erotic relationship leaves her emotionally stranded and physically isolated.
For Freddie, that tumultuous mix of fear and excitement that was once in his
life seems to be no longer missing.
The majority
of the film takes place during one day in Hester's flat, a day on which she has
decided to commit suicide. Her attempt fails and as she recovers, the story of
her affair and her married life is played out in a mosaic of short and sporadic
flashbacks. We soon discover the constraints of Hester's comfortable marriage,
which is affectionate but without sexual passion.
As Hester's
affair is discovered she leaves her life of comparative luxury and moves into a
small dingy London flat with Freddie. Hester's new lover has awakened her
sexuality, but the reckless, thrill-seeking Freddie can never give her the love
and stability that her husband gave. Yet to return to a life without passion
would be unbearable. The film takes its title from her dilemma of being between
the Devil and the deep blue sea
Cast :
- Rachel Weisz - Hester Collyer
- Tom Hiddleston - Freddie Page
- Simon Russell Beale - Sir William Collyer
- Harry Hadden-Paton - Jackie Jackson
- Ann Mitchell - Mrs Elton
- Sarah Kants - Liz Jackson
- Barbara Jefford - Collyer's Mother
- Oliver Ford Davies - Hester's Father
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