Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.
Cast: Gemma Arterton, Alessandro Nivola, Aisling Franciosi
Season 1
3 episodes
1. Episode OneWith the help of Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh and the Sisters of St. Faith run a school at the mysterious palace of Mopu in the Himalayas. But is the palace haunted?TV-MACC1 h 0 minNov 23, 2020
2. Episode TwoSister Clodagh begins to lose control of the convent. Feelings come to a head between Clodagh, Ruth and Mr. Dean at the Christmas celebration.TV-MACC1 h 0 minNov 23, 2020
3. Episode ThreeAs Dilip Rai and Kanchi are discovered together, Clodagh and Ruth clash over Mr. Dean. All the nuns must confront their desires…with tragic consequences.TV-MACC1 h 0 minNov 23, 2020
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Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the ‘House of Women’ holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy. Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Allon Reich, Andrew Macdonald, Ayela Butt, Lucy Richer
- Cast
- Gemma Arterton, Alessandro Nivola, Aisling Franciosi, Diana Rigg, Jim Broadbent, Rosie Cavaliero
- Studio
- BBC, FX Productions, DNA Films
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