, 1h42 Directed byAgnieszka Holland OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Fantasy ThemesFilms about children, Films about families, Children's films ActorsKate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, Maggie Smith, John Lynch, Irène Jacob Roles Martha Rating73% Mary Lennox (Kate Maberly) is the neglected, unloved child of a wealthy English couple living in India during the late 19th century. Her mother and father never wanted her and only care about themselves. One night during one of their frequent parties, Mary can be seen hiding in her mother's bedroom under the bed, as her mother unexpectedly returned. Her father follows her mother, whereupon Mary really sees how much they care about one another. Continuing in her narrative, she tells us that her parents always think of themselves, never about her, and that, if only she'd known that in a few minutes she'd lose them forever. Ultimately, an earthquake occurs and both of Mary’s parents are killed in the destruction.