The Secret Scripture

I would do more sad ending since it's not true and true adaptation of the book. It would make more sense. Now is it like fairytale with too happily ever after.

The timelines and ages just don't work. Rose is supposed to be nearly 100. She gave birth in 1942. She has been in the asylum for 50 years. It is now either around 2008 (novel date) or 2017 (film date). So there's an extra 15-20 years unaccounted for, where was she then? And if she's nearly 100, she'd have been born about 1908-1917, so the young Rose in 1942 is between 25 (maybe) and 34 (unlikely). Rooney Mara was 32 but her character seems younger. Alternatively, if we assume the film is set in the 1990s, giving her 50 years in the asylum and nowhere else, she'd have been 50 when she gave birth. Hmm. If we go with the later dates, Dr Stephen Grene should be about 70, but at filming he was about 50 (and looks rather younger). Doesn't add up, unless we drop the idea of Rose being about 100 and say she is in her 70s. In which case, why headline it with "The chief psychiatrist of a soon-to-be-razed mental institution tries to uncover the mystery behind the confinement of a 100-year-old patient."?

We stumbled upon this movie by accident one evening. By the time it finished, we all had tears streaming down our faces. Fantastic acting, we were spellbound and horrified by " mans inhumanity to man". Highly recommended, a must see film. PS, make sure you have a box of tissues to hand.

Great acting, beautiful scenery and a wonderful film indicating just how cruel people can be. A definite one to watch with your girl...

I loved this movie and was so happy when her son came to get her from the asylum

Absolutely loved this movie. Made me cry my eyes out at the end which is something for someone on antidepressants!! Acting was absolutely 💯 and plot was amazing. Have no idea why critics didn't like it. Make your own mind up, please 🙏

I loved the movie and the actors. Normally I wouldn't watch this type of movie but it was outstanding

The acting saves the plot most of the times

Heartbreaking story beautifully acted.

Absolut must see. Great actors and thrilling scenario.