Synopsis
In 1840s Jamaica, a young female landowner marries an Englishman to keep her property. Their love blossoms, but she hides a childhood secret about her mother that threatens their relationship.
Scores
Overall Score
26.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
25.3%
Review Aggregate
53.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, dark, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticdarkcharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karina Lombard | 1993 | $20,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
| Nathaniel Parker | 1993 | $13,000 | $27,000 | (est) |
| Claudia Robinson | 1993 | $9,000 | $21,000 | (est) |
| Michael York | 1993 | $8,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Rachel Ward | 1993 | $7,000 | $14,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score65.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.6
IMDb votes2,321
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $1,614,784 | $3,505,590 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $1,614,784 | $3,505,590 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $807,392 | $1,752,795 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $7,694,000 | $16,703,169 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $6,183,000 | $13,422,887 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $645,914 | $1,402,236 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $15,330,306 | $33,281,087 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $1,776,000 (est) | $3,855,579 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $1,292,000 (est) | $2,804,847 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $613,000 | $1,330,783 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $1,049,000 | $2,277,310 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $355,200 | $771,116 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $5,085,200 | $11,039,635 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $10,245,106 | $22,241,451 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ghost | 1990 | Shared genres: 3 | 93.2 | $176,509,614 |
 | The Mask of Zorro | 1998 | Shared genres: 3 | 91.5 | $3,576,702 |
 | The Illusionist | 2006 | Shared genres: 3 | 90.4 | $50,926,978 |
 | Witness | 1985 | Shared genres: 3 | 90.2 | $57,916,452 |
 | Match Point | 2005 | Shared genres: 3 | 88.8 | $51,711,982 |