Two sisters. Two lives. One Love...
The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
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Emily Watson Rachel Griffiths James Frain David Morrissey Charles Dance Celia Imrie Rupert Penry-Jones Bill Paterson Auriol Evans Keylee Jade Flanders Nyree Dawn Porter Maggie McCarthy Vernon Dobtcheff Anthony Smee Delia Lindsay Linda Spurrier Nick Haverson Kika Mirylees Robert Rietti Carla Mendonça Jon Rumney Grace Chatto Tamsin Pike Kate Hetherington Ariana Daykin Anna Barkan Pal Banda David Shimwell
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