War Bride, The (2001) - Details

This moving epic, set amidst the turmoil of the second world war, paints a stunning portrait of early Canada and is a compelling dramatic tale. Best friends Lily (Anna Friel) and Sophie (Julie Cox) grew up in an orphanage in the East End of London in the 1940's. At the local dance hall they meet and fall in love with two Canadian servicemen. The couples marry but are soon separated when the husbands are sent off to war. They are sent to live with their husband's families in Canada where they are separated, will things be the same when they are reunited with their husbands?