Completely overwhelmed by Vianne's new, sexy festival display, the Comte pleads with God for guidance...but he doesn't get the answer he expects.
Completely overwhelmed by Vianne's new, sexy festival display, the Comte pleads with God for guidance...but he doesn't get the answer he expects.
When she serves her special hot chocolate to Armande, we learn Vianne and Anouk aren't the only ones in town with a wild side. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Armande Voizin (Judi Dench)
An angry Caroline discovers her son and her mother, Armande, in the chocolaterie and reveals a grim secret. In this scene: Armande Voizin (Judi Dench), Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Josephine Muscat (Lena Olin)
When the staunchly Catholic Mayor comes to welcome Vianne to town, he's a little taken aback by her moral code...or lack thereof. In this scene: Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina)
Nobody could have imagined the impact that Vianne would make when she arrived in a tranquil, old-fashioned French town. In her very unusual chocolate shop, she creates mouth-watering confections that almost magically inspire the straitlaced villagers to abandon themselves to temptation and happiness. When a handsome Irish Gypsy arrives in town, Vianne is finally able to recognize her own desires. Starring, in alphabetical order: Alfred Molina, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Juliette Binoche, Victoire Thivisol
Vianne takes her dinner party on a little field trip to Roux's boat. In this scene: Josephine Muscat (Lena Olin), Roux (Johnny Depp), Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Armande Voizin (Judi Dench), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina)
Vianne invites Caroline Clairmont and her son into her shop, where she asks her customers what they see...and tells them what to savor. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol)
Unafraid of the Comte's threat that she'll be out of business by Easter, Vianne continues to rebel against his Puritanical ideals by sharing hot chocolate with the town's most notorious outcast. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina), Josephine Muscat (Lena Olin)
On a trip down to the river, Vianne and Anouk make a sordid new acquaintance...and a bold statement. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Roux (Johnny Depp), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina)
James shares a piece of his past with Sylvia. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Sylvia (Kate Winslet)
Sylvia's illness has everyone worried, including young Peter who can't bare the thought of losing another parent. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Sylvia (Kate Winslet), Peter (Freddie Highmore)
J.M. Barrie watches from behind-the-scenes as his latest play opens to poor reviews. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Usher (Mackenzie Crook)
James arrives at the Davies' home wearing an unexpected accessory. His humor, however, does not sit well with Mrs. Emma du Maurier. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Sylvia (Kate Winslet), Peter (Freddie Highmore), Jack (Joe Prospero), George (Nick Roud), Michael (Luke Spill), Mrs. Emma du Maurier (Julie Christie)
A jealous and frustrated Mary gives James an ultimatum. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Mary (Radha Mitchell)
Following the dismal reception of his latest play, Little Mary, J.M. Barrie meets widowed Sylvia and her four young sons in Kensington Gardens. He proves to be a great playmate and surrogate father figure for the boys, and their imaginative antics inspire him to write a play about boys who do not want to grow up. Barrie's producer skeptically agrees to mount Peter Pan despite his belief it holds no appeal for upper-class theatergoers. Barrie places children from a nearby orphanage in the audience for the opening night show and the adults present react to their infectious delight with an appreciation of their own. The play proves to be a huge success. Starring, in alphabetical order: Dustin Hoffman, Johnny Depp, Julie Christie, Kate Winslet, Radha Mitchell
James's affection for the Davies' family sparks gossip and hurtful rumors. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Charles (Dustin Hoffman), Sylvia (Kate Winslet), Peter (Freddie Highmore), Jack (Joe Prospero), George (Nick Roud), Michael (Luke Spill), Mary (Radha Mitchell)
James's happiness about the play carries over at home. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Mary (Radha Mitchell), Charles (Dustin Hoffman)
With his marriage beginning to crumble, James finds peace and happiness with the Davies'. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Mary (Radha Mitchell), Peter (Freddie Highmore), Jack (Joe Prospero), George (Nick Roud), Michael (Luke Spill)