Separate Lies

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From the accomplished Julian Fellowes, Academy Award® winning writer of Gosford Park, comes this mesmerising look at sex, lies and infidelity in the English classes. With a stellar British cast including Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson and Rupert Everett, Separate Lies can be yours to buy on DVD 20th March 2006 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Adapted from Nigel Balchin's novel A Way Through the Wood, Fellowes' directorial debut revolves around upper middle class barrister James Manning (Wilkinson; In The Bedroom, Stage Beauty) and his wife Anne (Watson; Gosford Park, Angela's Ashes).

James and Anne's wealth affords them life's finest luxury accoutrements, including residences in both London and the country, expensive cars, and servants. However, restlessness simmers underneath this apparently cheery, perfect veneer. Anne catapults their domestic bliss into chaos when she begins a passionate affair with William Bule (Everett, My Best Friend's Wedding, To Kill A King), son of a leading local family.

When a mysterious Range Rover runs down the husband of the Manning's loyal maid Maggie (Linda Bassett; Kinky Boots, Calendar Girls), Anne and William come under suspicion for the murder from both the police and James, who endeavours to protect his wife by helping to cover up her possible role in the crime. However, their problems intensify when Anne is unwilling to cast aside her younger lover to return to her husband.

Intriguing and full of suspense, Separate Lies is a revelatory examination of moral ambiguity, self-preservation and sacrifice. Get deeper into the mystery with the DVD special features which include a fascinating director's commentary.