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Prisoners of Paradise

Love was their greatest rebellion.

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Love was their greatest rebellion. Set on the enchanting island of Mauritius in 1925, recently orphaned Lucy is sent to live with her charming but controlling uncle. When she defies his plans to marry her off for financial gain, she falls deeply in love with Krishna, a handsome local worker. But the world has other plans, and Lucy and Krishna must risk everything and defy the forces determined to tear them apart. Starring Ellie Bamber (William Tell, The Serpent), Rhona Mitra (Hollow Man, Red Sonja), Rupert Penry-Jones (Match Point, Spooks), Mehdi Dehbi (Messiah). Directed by Mitch Jenkins (A Million Days, The Show). Inspired by the lives of Alan and Maria Govinden and the book 'Prisoner of Paradise' written by Romesh Gunesekera.

Directed byMitch Jenkins

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
EN
Released
September 22, 2025

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ellie Bamber

Ellie Bamber

Lucy Gladwell

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

George Huyton

Mehdi Dehbi

Mehdi Dehbi

Krishna

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Betty

Edward Akrout

Edward Akrout

Antonie

Amy Beth Hayes

Amy Beth Hayes

Mina

Hugo Stone

Billy

Anusha Prakash

Silvia

JJ Feild

JJ Feild

Harry

Edeen Bhugeloo

Edeen Bhugeloo

Bam

Creative team
Directed by
Mitch Jenkins
Written by
Alan Govinden
Jason Wingard
Produced by
Alan Govinden
Maria Govinden

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