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Desperate Remedies

In the declining British Empire, a sense of desperation settles over the town of Hope. Dorothea Brook, a stunning young woman, embarks on a perilous quest to free her pregnant sister Rose from the grasp of the cunning Fraser. Meanwhile, local politician William Poyner must navigate the treacherou...

In the town of Hope, desperation fuels a complex web of desires and deceit. Dorothea Brook seeks to free her pregnant sister Rose from the clutches of a fortune hunter, while a local politician, William Poyner, hopes marriage to Dorothea will solve his financial woes. Meanwhile, a rough but handsome adventurer, Lawrence Hayes, is hired to bribe Fraser and marry Rose, all while harboring a secret love for Dorothea. As multiple desperate solutions unfold, will anyone find true happiness amidst the chaos?

Info about Desperate Remedies

Studio(s): James Wallace Productions, New Zealand Film Commission

Originally Released: United States, Nov 26, 1993

Production Country: New Zealand

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Music