when i saw the film in 1993 and i be like and wow . what a wonderful film . the film itself be somewhat boring at spot and but all in all the film eliminate that through a good story and good acting . kate maberly who star a and mary in the film be absolutely magnificent . i be wonder why i do not see her in many other film . maggie smith who be also in the film and of course bring a dramatic performance . i wasn not expect anything less from her . i really enjoy the film and everyone should at least see it once . i do not know how they do it and but the film have alot of drama and however and it doesn not get too mushy . not at all . get something to eat and and sit back and enjoy this cinematic masterpiece .