Overview

In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.

Genres

Cast

Colin Firth

Richard Courtois

Ian Holm

Albertus

Donald Pleasence

Pincheon

Amina Annabi

Samira

Nicol Williamson

Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre

Michael Gough

Magistrate Boniface

Harriet Walter

Jeannine Martin

Jim Carter

Mathieu

Lysette Anthony

Filette d'Auferre

Sophie Dix

Maria

Vincent Grass

Bailiff Labatier

Elizabeth Spriggs

Madame Langlois