Ascendancy background

Ascendancy

Connie, a young woman from Ireland's British landowning class, finds her life forever changed when she forms an unlikely connection with a British soldier who has been scarred by his experiences in World War I, leading her to reevaluate her sheltered existence and find a new sense of purpose...

In the aftermath of World War I, Connie, a member of Ireland's British landowning elite, forms a poignant bond with a British soldier, which sparks a newfound awareness of her sheltered existence. Inspired by this connection, Connie decides to secretly support the Irish independence movement, forging her own path towards a more liberated future.

Info about Ascendancy

Studio(s): British Film Institute (BFI),Channel 4 Television

Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 1983

Production Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom

Genres:Drama