A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

GENRES:  Drama
DIRECTION:  Michael Powell  •  Emeric Pressburger
CAST:  Deborah Kerr  •  David Farrar  •  Flora Robson  •  Kathleen Byron

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Cast & Characters

Deborah Kerr Sister Clodagh
David Farrar Mr. Dean
Flora Robson Sister Philippa
Kathleen Byron Sister Ruth
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Judith Furse Sister Briony
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Eddie Whaley Jr. Joseph Anthony
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