What is the story of Atonement?
What is the story of Atonement?
This sweeping English drama, based on the book by Ian McEwan, follows the lives of young lovers Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley) and Robbie Turner (James McAvoy). When the couple are torn apart by a lie constructed by Cecilia’s jealous younger sister, Briony (Saoirse Ronan), all three of them must deal with the consequences. Robbie is the hardest hit, since Briony’s deception results in his imprisonment, but hope for Cecilia and her beau increases when their paths cross during World War II.
Atonement/Film synopsis
Does Briony have crush on Robbie?
Briony has a major crush on Robbie (as revealed later in the movie and by the scene in which she jumps into the river to see if he would save her). She is filled with rage when she sees him making love to her sister Cecilia. She is a young girl who writes and has a high flying imagination.
Who plays older Briony?
Vanessa Redgrave
Romola Garai as Briony, aged 18. Vanessa Redgrave as older Briony, now a successful novelist.
Was Atonement a true story?
No, Atonement is not based on a true story. Briony Tallis, who is set up as the novel’s author and narrator, is no more real than her story.
What does Briony lie about?
During the search, Briony sees a man sexually assaulting Lola, who flees way. After the incident, the girls talk and Briony convinces herself that Robbie was the man behind Lola’s assault. Shortly after, the police comes and arrests Robbie based on Lola and Briony’s testimony, as well as, the letter he sent to Cecilia.
Did Robbie and Cecilia meet in the cafe?
The meeting between Robbie and Cecilia at the cafe was the last time the two ever saw each other; after that, Cecilia gave Robbie the photo of the Beach House where she wanted to holiday with him when he had a short leave after completing his basic military training.
What is the plot twist in atonement?
And that’s when the twist occurs, in the final moments of the film. Cecilia died in the Blitz, drowned in a subway station. Robbie died of an infection at Dunkirk. They never saw each other again after he was arrested.
