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To Walk Invisible

- The Lives of the Brontë Sisters

To Walk Invisible takes a new look at the extraordinary Brontë family, telling the story of these remarkable women who, despite the obstacles they faced, came from obscurity to produce some of the greatest novels in the English language.

Release Date : 2016-12-26

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : BBC Cymru Wales

Production Country : United Kingdom

Alternative Titles : To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters

Cast

Finn Atkins

Character Name : Charlotte Brontë

Original Name : Finn Atkins

Gender : Female

Chloe Pirrie

Character Name : Emily Brontë

Original Name : Chloe Pirrie

Gender : Female

Charlie Murphy

Character Name : Anne Brontë

Original Name : Charlie Murphy

Gender : Female

Adam Nagaitis

Character Name : Branwell Brontë

Original Name : Adam Nagaitis

Gender : Male

Jonathan Pryce

Character Name : Patrick Brontë

Original Name : Jonathan Pryce

Gender : Male

Luke Newberry

Character Name : George Smith

Original Name : Luke Newberry

Gender : Male

Rebecca Callard

Character Name : Miss Pratchett

Original Name : Rebecca Callard

Gender : Female

James Norton

Character Name : Duke of Wellington

Original Name : James Norton

Gender : Male

Jill Baker

Character Name : Aunt Branwell

Original Name : Jill Baker

Gender : Female

Rory Fleck-Byrne

Character Name : Arthur Nicholls

Original Name : Rory Fleck-Byrne

Gender : Male

David Walmsley

Character Name : Joseph Bentley Leyland

Original Name : David Walmsley

Gender : Male

June Watson

Character Name : Tabby

Original Name : June Watson

Gender : Female

Thomas Nelstrop

Character Name : Dr. Wheelhouse

Original Name : Thomas Nelstrop

Gender : Male

Joe Armstrong

Character Name : Thomas Mallinson

Original Name : Joe Armstrong

Gender : Male

David Prosho

Character Name : Bailiff - Mr Riley

Original Name : David Prosho

Gender : Male

Gracie Kelly

Character Name : Ellen Nussey

Original Name : Gracie Kelly

Gender : Female

Rosie Boore

Character Name : Young Charlotte Brontë

Original Name : Rosie Boore

Gender : Male

Thomas Howes

Character Name : Samuel Hartley

Original Name : Thomas Howes

Gender : Male

Hugh Simon

Character Name : William Smith Williams

Original Name : Hugh Simon

Gender : Male

Megan Parkinson

Character Name : Martha Brown

Original Name : Megan Parkinson

Gender : Female

Mark Frost

Character Name : John Brown

Original Name : Mark Frost

Gender : Male

Paul Kynman

Character Name : Henchman

Original Name : Paul Kynman

Gender : Male

Nigel Black

Character Name : High Flyer

Original Name : Nigel Black

Gender : Male

Troy Tipple

Character Name : Young Branwell Brontë

Original Name : Troy Tipple

Gender : Male

Kris Mochrie

Character Name : Captain John

Original Name : Kris Mochrie

Gender : Male

Jamie Dorrington

Character Name : Enoch Thomas

Original Name : Jamie Dorrington

Gender : Male

Freddie Meredith

Character Name : Kent

Original Name : Freddie Meredith

Gender : Male

Lara McDonnell

Character Name : Young Anne Brontë

Original Name : Lara McDonnell

Gender : Female

Jonathon Carley

Character Name : Napoleon Bonaparte

Original Name : Jonathon Carley

Gender : Male

Karen Shaw

Character Name : Mrs. Robinson

Original Name : Karen Shaw

Gender : Male

Talia Barnett

Character Name : Young Emily Brontë

Original Name : Talia Barnett

Gender : Male

Matt Adams

Character Name : Captain Parry / Jack Sharp

Original Name : Matt Adams

Gender : Male

John Ammirati

Character Name : Londoner

Original Name : John Ammirati

Gender : Male

Reviews

R

Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

**The three sisters all the literature lovers should know.** I was not excited to see it, because I have had no idea about whose biopic was this. I did not bother to know everything before giving it a try. One of the reason was, I usually enjoy most of the BBC films. I knew it was a period drama and about some famous writers. So, when I saw the very first scene, as kids running around with flames on their heads, I thought it would be some kind of a fantasy film. That was that, in the next minute, it became a different film. For a tale like this, it was a great opening scene. A perfect clue for the viewers what's coming in the latter part of the story. Those four kids are the siblings and the story takes place in the mid 19th century England. Revolves around the Bronte family living in a small town, majorly focused on the three sisters in the span of three years, the most important years of their lives. Motherless children, grown to adulthood, they struggle to keep the family name honourly in the community. Their only hope is their brother who supposed to be a successful writer is now at worst as his doomed romance has taken him down with. As I know those eras were, particularly the women, it's about marrying at the young age and settling down with the husband. I don't know the actual reason why those sisters remained unmarried, but I have a couple of perspective in my mind, that might be inappropriate to say out, yet the film kind of breaks the stereotype of women of those times. I blame their father, as well as their brother, but still these sisters are one of the greatest historic figures I've come to learn about. It's the time the three sisters to make some quick decisions. At the beginning, it stumbles upon them, but very soon they overcome and takes the responsibility since they are very enthusiast in the literature work. At present, we're witnessing the rise of voice against the gender inequality in society all over the world in all the fields. Even the last week, Elizabeth Banks falsely accused the Steven Spielberg for the same reason. In this film, it was not exactly a fight or protest against such discrimination in society. Though their contribution, their achievement was the beginning of the new path for women of those eras and onwards. They took paper and pen, and began to express the reality of the society in words rather to focus on the trend in literature subjects. Then came the publication. Even newbie men would struggle on that phase. It was one of the best juncture in this storytelling. Their struggle is not merely to turn their work into a book, but the family, especially their brother who was drifting away from everything posed a great challenge to them to look after him. And so their aging father. > ❝When a man writes something, it's what he's written that's judged. When a woman writes something, it's her that's judged.❞ When the film enters the third act, there are more twist and turns in the tale. Throughout, there were lots of ups and downs in the narration. Suddenly there comes an interesting scene and then for next 5-10 minutes falls back with a casual life event. Great screenplay and dialogues. The music was even better and suitable to the tale. The locations were beautiful, especially if you love chilly English weather and the countryside hilly views. One of the best depiction of the 19th century in a film. A special awards should be given to the set decoration. After watching the film, I browsed about that on the net and I stunned. The production quality was a genius, particularly for a television film. Amazing casting. I should praise the director who also wrote for it. He's originally a writer who worked with some great television shows, and now this is his first film directional debut. One of the scenes about the original identity at close to the end of the film was really a goosebump part. It all depends how you yourself dissolve in the narration. I thought it was too short, even though it ran for two hours. That's why I wished it should have been a television series, to I stay with it for a little longer. A perfect title, I loved everything about the film. The costumes were simple, but very good. And the film was very emotional at the end, to learn what happened to those three sisters. The filmmakers avoided that sentimental part, but I would have liked if they had covered them visually than the texts. Then it would have been one of the best tearjerker and then more family audiences would have jumped in to watch. Sometimes, it's very satisfying to learn about how those masterpieces were made than reading and watching those masterpiece books and films respectively. Now it's in the line of 'Finding Nevreland', 'Saving Mr. Banks' and a few others that revealed the truth behind the great works. My only disappointment was, it should have been either a theatrical film or a television series. No offense, all the actors were so awesome in this film. Those three sisters stole the show. It was a powerful performance I've seen in the recent time. But a big screen film with popular stars would help reach the product widely. It's just less than a month to go to the announcement of the list of nominees of the Emmy Awards. I hope this film would make into and winning will be an even better result. This is now one of my favourite films of all time. Particularly that made for television section and British/BBC's. We watch films often, but some people occasionally, even though we won't end up watching masterpiece all the time. It's a rare thing and this is one them. If you are interested in literature, biography, history or seeking an inspiration, this is the film to go for. Since I watched it, I could not take off the memories of the film and focus on other things. Really, it made my day and the whole week. So it's a two thumbs up high in the air from me. Highly recommended. _9.5/10_