Solomon & Gaenor movie poster

Solomon & Gaenor

"Their tragedy was to fall in love."

April 30, 1999 1h 45m 5.8/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Solomon & Gaenor is a drama/romance film. directed by Paul Morrison.

Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Nia Roberts, and Sue Jones-Davies

Synopsis

A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young woman with a strong-willed father and a Jew-hating brother. The two fall in love and she becomes pregnant, but only then does she learn of his ethnic background. When anti-Jewish riots break out, the two are forced to flee and become separated.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 30, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
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User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Box Office $301.8K Worldwide gross
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Language CY Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CY
Revenue
$301,754

Production Companies

  • Arts Council of England
  • September Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon & Gaenor about?

A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young wom...

Who directed Solomon & Gaenor?

Solomon & Gaenor was directed by Paul Morrison.

How long is Solomon & Gaenor?

Solomon & Gaenor has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Solomon & Gaenor released?

Solomon & Gaenor was released on April 30, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Solomon & Gaenor?

The main cast of Solomon & Gaenor includes Ioan Gruffudd, Nia Roberts, Sue Jones-Davies, William Thomas, Mark Lewis Jones.