Monstrous Beauty

Monstrous Beauty

Barbara Field, born into poverty with a rare condition that means she is entirely covered in hair. Given the precious gift of an education, she is offered the opportunity of a place in the luxurious and decadent court of King Charles II, as a “Natural Wonder” where people with extraordinary appearances mix with the aristocracy.

Directed by Romola Garai · Written by Romola Garai

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Bella Ramsey Barbara Field
Louis Hofmann
Ruth Negga Nell Gwyn
Dominic West King Charles II
Fiona Shaw Aphra Ben

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