Thomas Hardy's immortal tale of love abandoned and virtue lost has captivated readers for over a century. Now the unforgettable intensity and tenderness of this treasured classic comes to life in a lavish adaptation.

Her luminous beauty blazing against the bleak background of rural Victorian England. Tess Durbeyfield is one of literature's best loved and most memorable heroines. Violated by one man and forsaken by another, she refuses to remain a victim. But her struggle to endure despite the abandonment of her true love- and her desperate attempt to attain happiness- propel Tess toward a tragic end.

Powered by brilliant performances from rising star Justine Waddell (Anna Karenina) and a veteran supporting cast, Tess of the D'Urbervilles captures the harsh realism and poignant beauty of a true masterpiece.