Vaneast Pictures founded by Danielle Gasher has acquired the worldwide sales rights for the upcoming period romance, Ambleside starring Ellie Bamber (Animal Friends), Rhona Mitra (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans), Rupert Penry-Jones (The Batman), JJ Feild (Captain America: The First Avenger), Mehdi Dehbi (Messiah) and Edward Akrout (Rodin). Directed by Mitch Jenkins, the screenplay was by Jason Wingard, Mitch Jenkins and the late Alan Govinden. Ambleside is based on the novel by Romesh Gunsekera and inspired by the lives of the Producers Alan and Maria Jesus Govinden.
In 1925, eighteen-year-old Lucy Gladwell is sent from England to live with her controlling uncle on the exotic paradise of Mauritius. When she falls for Krishna, a charismatic local labourer, their forbidden romance ignites across rigid divides of class. As pressure mounts and time runs out, Lucy must choose between duty and the deepest love she’s ever known — a choice that could cost her everything.
“Ambleside is a beautifully made period romance, anchored by Ellie Bamber’s luminous performance and a story of timeless love. We are confident it will resonate with worldwide audiences seeking both prestige and commercial appeal,” said Danielle Gasher, Vaneast Pictures.
“One of the greatest privileges of my life is to honour my husband in bringing Ambleside to the world, a project we both started together. As a debut producer, stepping into this role meant more than just getting Ambleside made, it meant championing a story that dares to ask the hard questions. This film doesn’t offer easy answers, and that’s exactly why I believed in it,” said Producer Maria Govinden.
Ellie Bamber’s upcoming projects include portraying Kate Moss in the biopic, Moss & Freud, as well as a part in Warner Bros.’ Animal Friends alongside Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, and Aubrey Plaza.
Ambleside is produced by Alan Govinden, Maria Govinden and Julia Govinden of AMG International and Paula Crickard of Atelier 11.