Prisoners of Paradise
Love was their greatest rebellion.
Love was their greatest rebellion. Set on the enchanting island of Mauritius in 1925, recently orphaned Lucy is sent to live with her charming but controlling uncle. When she defies his plans to marry her off for financial gain, she falls deeply in love with Krishna, a handsome local worker. But the world has other plans, and Lucy and Krishna must risk everything and defy the forces determined to tear them apart. Starring Ellie Bamber (William Tell, The Serpent), Rhona Mitra (Hollow Man, Red Sonja), Rupert Penry-Jones (Match Point, Spooks), Mehdi Dehbi (Messiah). Directed by Mitch Jenkins (A Million Days, The Show). Inspired by the lives of Alan and Maria Govinden and the book 'Prisoner of Paradise' written by Romesh Gunesekera.
Directed by Mitch Jenkins · Written by Alan Govinden
Where to Watch
Rent or Buy
Cast
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Ellie Bamber Lucy Gladwell -
Rupert Penry-Jones George Huyton -
Mehdi Dehbi Krishna -
Rhona Mitra Betty -
Edward Akrout Antonie -
Amy Beth Hayes Mina - Hugo Stone Billy
- Anusha Prakash Silvia
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JJ Feild Harry -
Edeen Bhugeloo Bam - Thierry Garnier
- Clara Marley
Make it a double feature
2h 59m together
Prisoners of Paradise
Show Pieces
Both from Mitch Jenkins.














