English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to find a balance between his revolutionary theories on evolution and the relationship with religious wife, whose faith contradicts his work.
What happens when a world-renowned scientist, crushed by the loss of his eldest daughter, formulates a theory in conflict with religious dogma? This is the story of Charles Darwin and his master-work "The Origin of Species". It tells of a global revolution played out the confines of a small English village; a passionate marriage torn apart by the most dangerous idea in history; and a theory saved from extinction by the logic of a child.
Written by JC
Although actor Toby Jones was advertised as a supporting role, and is frequently shown in the trailer, he is in the movie for less than fifteen minutes in one scene.
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Quotes
Reverend John Innes:
Charles. Charles my old friend, there you are. May I join you? Charles Darwin:
Yes. Yes, of course. Reverend John Innes:
Mrs. Darwin has told me about the book you're writing. Charles Darwin:
Oh, no, no, not anymore, thank goodness. Reverend John Innes:
You mean you finished it? Charles Darwin:
It's been finished for me, actually. A Mr. Alfred Russel Wallace has arrived independently at exactly the same opinion. Expressed in a... In a mere twenty pages. Now there's brevity for you. I had covered two hundred fifty so far and have come to a dead end, so whilst having wasted twenty years on the project, I have at least rid of it.
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Dedicated to the memory of ... & all those whose lives have been devastated by chronic post-infection diseases.
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