Set against the brooding, windswept coast of Cornwall, this gripping gothic romance follows a young Englishman, Philip, whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of his enigmatic cousin by marriage. Raised by his older cousin, Ambrose, Philip is devastated by his guardian’s sudden death abroad, which he believes was caused by Ambrose’s mysterious and beautiful new wife, Rachel. Consumed by suspicion and a thirst for vengeance, Philip confronts the captivating Rachel Weisz as she arrives at his estate, only to find himself falling under her spell. As Philip, portrayed by Sam Claflin, becomes dangerously entwined with the woman he once vowed to hate, he is torn between his desire for retribution and a growing, obsessive love. Directed by Roger Michell, this atmospheric drama masterfully blurs the lines between truth and manipulation, leaving both Philip and the audience to question whether Rachel is a calculating femme fatale or a woman wronged by circumstance. The film builds a palpable tension of uncertainty, exploring themes of trust, passion, and the perilous nature of obsession.