Prisoners of Paradise

In 1925 Mauritius, recently orphaned Lucy Gladwell (Ellie Bamber) defies her uncle's plans to marry her off for financial gain and falls deeply in love with Krishna (Mehdi Dehbi), a handsome local worker. As their world is turned upside down by the forces determined to tear them apart, Love was their greatest rebellion. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Mauritius, this period romance tells the story inspired by the real-life experiences of Alan and Maria Govinden, written by Romesh Gunesekera.