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1991
In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.
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Budget: $0
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1985•
0
2022•
6.4
1998•
0
1987•
7.5
1990•
6.1
1985•
6.6
2009•
6.6
1982•
0
1988•
6.9
1993•
6.2
1972•
7.3
1970•
6.4
1979•
7.5
2003•
6.3
1951•
6.7
1976•
6.3
2006•
7.2
1990•
6.4
1962•
7.2
2022•
7.3
