THE NIGHT WATCH (2011) - Lesbian Interest Film UK

Set in London during the years 1941 to 1947 The Night Watch is a lesbian interest film made for TV movie featuring lesbian ambulance driver Kay who leaves Julia to begin a relationship with Helen after rescuing her one night during the blitz.  Fast forward three years and Helen falls for Julia who is a successful writer.  However after a couple of years the cracks begin to show in their relationship as Julia becomes increasingly frustrated with Helen's reluctance to embrace her queer lifestyle meanwhile Kay is still struggling to come to terms with Helen's betrayal.

Watch two scenes from the Night Watch film based on the highly acclaimed novel of the same name by Sarah Waters . This made for TV movie will tear at your heartstrings.  The plot is richly layered and the characters are three dimensional making this powerful story of female queer centric life in 1940's London an enjoyable watch.

Read more about The Night Watch movie on IMDb

Anna Maxwell Martin - as Kay Langrish

Claire Foy - as Helen Giniver

Anna Wilson-Jones - as Julia Standing

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2x Scenes from the Night Watch movie approximately 5 mins

Release Date: 2011

Director: Richard Laxton

Screenplay: Paula Milne (screenplay adaptation), Sarah Waters (novel)



Other Links
The Night Watch novel by Sarah Waters on Wikipedia
The Night Watch film on Rotten Tomatoes
The Night Watch Q&A with Cast