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When Barbara Covett (Dame Judi Dench), a domineering and solitary teacher at a decaying state-run secondary school in London meets the school's new art teacher, Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchette) her world is turned upside down. Sheba appears to be the kindred spirit and loyal friend Barbara has always been seeking. But when she .. Read more
| Starring | Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Tom Georgeson, Michael Maloney |
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| Director | Richard Eyre |
| Genres | Drama |
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