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Black Narcissus

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

19471h 40mNRDrama

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About Black Narcissus

Directors
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Cast
Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight, Jean Simmons
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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