Louise Mallard is portrayed as delicate and needing careful attention. Characters worry about Louise's health and husband's death. Louise's grief is compared to storm, contrasting with springtime optimism
Born in Newgate Prison to a mother transported to Virginia for theft. Ran away from gypsies at age three, raised by a parish nurse. Became maid-servant at age 14, married to Mayor's son
A brother and sister escape their stepmother's abuse by running away. They find a witch-bewitched spring where they meet a white roe. The sister saves the roe and they live together in a forest house
2020 drama directed by Phyllida Lloyd, written by Malcolm Campbell and Clare Dunne. Stars Dunne, Harriet Walter and Conleth Hill. World premiere at Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020. Amazon Studios acquired US distribution rights shortly after. Released in US on December 30, 2020, streaming on Prime Video January 2021
Mrs. Mallard receives news of her husband's death from sister Josephine. Richards, her husband's friend, delivers the news to her. She weeps in sister's arms after hearing the news
Penelope Wilhern is cursed to have a pig's face due to a witch's curse. Her mother Jessica hides her due to the curse and fears media attention. Seven years later, Penelope meets Max Campion, who accidentally triggers the camera. Penelope escapes and becomes a celebrity after revealing herself as dead. She marries Edward Vanderman III, who reveals the truth about Max's identity