Jude

Set in late 19th-century England, the film portrays the life of Jude, a man who yearns for an academic life but is limited by his working-class origins. Instead of pursuing his dreams, he works as a stonemason and is unhappily married to Arabella, a farmer's daughter. When Arabella leaves him, Jude sees this as an opportunity to better himself and escapes to the city. There, he begins a tumultuous affair with his cousin Sue, who is also married. The film delves into themes of social class, dreams dashed by circumstance, and the destructive power of ill-fated love affairs, unfolding in a somber yet compelling narrative that keeps viewers hooked till the end.