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The House of Mirth
UNITED KINGDOM · 2000

The House of Mirth

Terence Davies
social class romantic pursuit female social exile betrayal morality in high society
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Synopsis

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

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