James shares a piece of his past with Sylvia. In this scene: James (Johnny Depp), Sylvia (Kate Winslet)
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)
On a rainy day, Iris wanders out of the house, forcing a distraught John to begin what feels like a futile search. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent)
When John and Iris meet with Janet and her daughters at the beach, the family is finally confronted with the reality of Iris's illness. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent), Janet (Penelope Wilton)
Iris and John, wrapped up in their own world, discuss life and love while grocery shopping. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent)
As Iris lays out her collection of stones and shells from the beach, Janet finally begins to grasp the depth of her illness. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent), Janet (Penelope Wilton)
Celebrated English author Iris Murdoch first became known as a brilliant young scholar at Oxford whose boundless spirit dazzled those around her. Then, during her remarkable career as a novelist and philosopher, she continued to prove herself a woman ahead of her time. Even in later life, as age and illness robbed Iris of her remarkable gifts, nothing could diminish her immense influence or weaken the lifelong bond she shared with her devoted husband. Starring, in alphabetical order: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Broadbent, Judi Dench, Kate Winslet
In the past, John and Iris awkwardly discuss love and sex in a cafe. Meanwhile, in the present, Iris's disease begins to make its mark, preventing her from writing. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent), Young Iris (Kate Winslet), Young John (Hugh Bonneville)
Iris's disease has reached a critical level, simultaneously frustrating and worrying John. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent)
At an esteemed dinner, Iris's speech on the importance of education has an unexpected ending. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent)
John wakes in the middle of the night to find Iris shuffling about singing "The Lark in the Clear Air," which he remembers her singing when they were young. In the scene: Young Iris (Kate Winslet), Young John (Hugh Bonneville), Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent)
Even though Iris can't even recall the name of the Prime Minister during a specialist's evaluation, she and John continue to be in denial about her worsening condition. In this scene: Iris (Judi Dench), John (Jim Broadbent)
Iris gives John a copy of her latest work, telling him she values his opinion, before making him an offer he can't refuse. In this scene: Iris (Kate Winslet), John (Hugh Bonneville)
