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RomanceDrama

Surprised by Oxford

- One choice can change everything.

Brilliant but emotionally-guarded Caro Drake arrives in Oxford with the singular goal of attaining her PhD, but through a turbulent friendship with a charming young man she starts to open herself up to mystery, vulnerability, and love.

Release Date : 2023-09-27

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Evolve StudiosNook Lane EntertainmentAscendant FoxDistinction FilmsQuite Quick Productions

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Rose Reid

Character Name : Caro Drake

Original Name : Rose Reid

Gender : Female

Ruairí O'Connor

Character Name : Kent Weber

Original Name : Ruairí O'Connor

Gender : Male

Simon Callow

Character Name : Dr. Sterling

Original Name : Simon Callow

Gender : Male

Phyllis Logan

Character Name : Provost Regina Knight

Original Name : Phyllis Logan

Gender : Female

Mark Williams

Character Name : Professor Nuttham

Original Name : Mark Williams

Gender : Male

Ed Stoppard

Character Name : Dr. Condorston

Original Name : Ed Stoppard

Gender : Male

Olisa Odele

Character Name : Fred

Original Name : Olisa Odele

Gender : Male

Lourdes Faberes

Character Name : Professor Rutledge

Original Name : Lourdes Faberes

Gender : Female

Michael Culkin

Character Name : Professor McTeague

Original Name : Michael Culkin

Gender : Male

Nicholas Aaron

Character Name : Elton

Original Name : Nicholas Aaron

Gender : Male

Tyler Merritt

Character Name : Dr. Deveaux

Original Name : Tyler Merritt

Gender : Male

Emma Naomi

Character Name : Hannah

Original Name : Emma Naomi

Gender : Female

Anabelle Holloway

Character Name : Young Caro

Original Name : Anabelle Holloway

Gender : Female

Dean Shortland

Character Name : Charles Drake

Original Name : Dean Shortland

Gender : Male

George Jaques

Character Name : Bill

Original Name : George Jaques

Gender : Male

Jordan Alexandra

Character Name : Linnea

Original Name : Jordan Alexandra

Gender : Female

Nila Aalia

Character Name : Vice Chancellor Kirke

Original Name : Nila Aalia

Gender : Female

Karen Lewis

Character Name : Agnes

Original Name : Karen Lewis

Gender : Female

Nathan L Weller

Character Name : Mr. Rutledge

Original Name : Nathan L Weller

Gender : Male

Johnny Fairclough

Character Name : Michael

Original Name : Johnny Fairclough

Gender : Male

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2023-10-19

Caro Drake (Rose Reid) is a typically dedicated student who arrives at Oxford University, on a scholarship, determined to succeed, make her family proud and leave with her PhD. She's naturally quite shy and reserved but is no shrinking violet - useful, as her charismatic neighbour is Edward (Louis Landau) - and he's a bit of a Lothario. Caro does make a few friends and finds, largely despite herself, that she is drawn to the charmingly enigmatic "Kent" (Ruairi O'Connor). He is an interesting character who lives his life according to some strong Christian tenets that seem intent on ensuring that their relationship cannot really develop further. What now ensues is the beginnings of a love story set against the beautiful colleges of Oxford. There are a useful series of scenes featuring the college dean (Phyllis Logan) that help us to put some meat on the bones of this initially rather shallow individual; Simon Callow pops up to instigate some serious theoretical debate and Mark Williams proves to be the honest, inspiring - and quite sarcastic - lecturer that well needed at this stage in our educational lives. There's actually quite a decent degree of on-screen chemistry between Reid and O'Connor and though it does border on the introspective now and again, is quite an engaging observation of a true story of two people finding each other, their priorities and making their way in life. Not what I was expecting, and worth a watch. PS: there is a Q&A around which I'd strongly suggest you avoid til after the film!