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ABOUT THE FILM

By Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962. Following the pair through their idyllic courtship, the film explores sex and the societal pressure that can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, Anne-Marie Duff, Adrian Scarborough, Emily Watson, and Samuel West.

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On Chesil Beach
Saoirse Ronan stars as Florence Ponting and Billy Howle stars as Edward Mayhew in ON CHESIL BEACH, a Bleecker Street release.
Saoirse Ronan as Florence
Saoirse Ronan stars as Florence Ponting in ON CHESIL BEACH, a Bleecker Street release.
Billy Howle as Edward
Billy Howle stars as Edward Mayhew in ON CHESIL BEACH, a Bleecker Street release.
Billy Howle and Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan stars as Florence Ponting and Billy Howle stars as Edward Mayhew in ON CHESIL BEACH, a Bleecker Street release.
Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan stars as Florence Ponting in ON CHESIL BEACH, a Bleecker Street release.
Billy Howle and Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan stars as Florence Ponting and Billy Howle stars as Edward Mayhew in ON CHESIL BEACH, a Bleecker Street release.
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DIRECTED BY
Dominic Cooke
CAST
Billy Howle
Saoirse Ronan
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