It does a reasonably good job of situating the drama in 5th century Roman Africa, even though the external sets are obviously contemporary (to Rossellini) Roman remains. The interiors are well done and convincing. The drama is dramatic when it needs to be, though there are some lengthy theological discussions, and one does get a sense of the power of St. Augustine's preaching, of the theological disputes of the time and of the tasks of a bishop. The scenes from his life, though limited till his later life, are well chosen to illustrate his character and accomplishments.

It does a reasonably good job of situating the drama in 5th century Roman Africa, even though the external sets are obviously contemporary (to Rossellini) Roman remains. The interiors are well done and convincing. The drama is dramatic when it needs to be, though there are some lengthy theological discussions, and one does get a sense of the power of St. Augustine's preaching, of the theological disputes of the time and of the tasks of a bishop. The scenes from his life, though limited till his later life, are well chosen to illustrate his character and accomplishments.

John, a young man raised by his aunt, is in love with Anna, a servant girl who is going to have his baby. He is willing to marry her but his stern aunt wants him to marry a rich girl. To separate the lovers, she arranges for her nephew to be enrolled at a university in a distant town. She then has Anna sent away to live with Torgus the coffinmaker and his mother where she will be secluded until the birth of the child. Torgus, a golemesque sort of fellow, is immediately charmed by the beautiful girl and takes pity on her. Meanwhile, Anna anxiously awaits John's return . . .

John, a young man raised by his aunt, is in love with Anna, a servant girl who is going to have his baby. He is willing to marry her but his stern aunt wants him to marry a rich girl. To separate the lovers, she arranges for her nephew to be enrolled at a university in a distant town. She then has Anna sent away to live with Torgus the coffinmaker and his mother where she will be secluded until the birth of the child. Torgus, a golemesque sort of fellow, is immediately charmed by the beautiful girl and takes pity on her. Meanwhile, Anna anxiously awaits John's return . . .

女主角Amanda也是一个简迷，尽管她是个时尚的现代女孩，却对小说中诚挚浪漫的爱情依旧着迷。她和男朋友住在伦敦，在一次争执后，Amanda独自在房中郁闷，突然发现一个身着18世纪古典装束的女孩自称是Elizabeth Bennet，就在两人搓身之间，Amanda发现自己已身在200多年前，并闯入了Lizzie一家的生活，当然也遇见了Mr Darcy。很快，Amanda竟将自己融入了这个已经烂熟于心的故事里，但她不知道自己的搅入会给这个经典的故事带来怎样的改变。更重要的是还困在未来世界的Elizabeth由该怎样面对陌生的一切。是就此改变历史，还是努力修复一切，Amanda要想办法解决这个大麻烦……

女主角Amanda也是一个简迷，尽管她是个时尚的现代女孩，却对小说中诚挚浪漫的爱情依旧着迷。她和男朋友住在伦敦，在一次争执后，Amanda独自在房中郁闷，突然发现一个身着18世纪古典装束的女孩自称是Elizabeth Bennet，就在两人搓身之间，Amanda发现自己已身在200多年前，并闯入了Lizzie一家的生活，当然也遇见了Mr Darcy。很快，Amanda竟将自己融入了这个已经烂熟于心的故事里，但她不知道自己的搅入会给这个经典的故事带来怎样的改变。更重要的是还困在未来世界的Elizabeth由该怎样面对陌生的一切。是就此改变历史，还是努力修复一切，Amanda要想办法解决这个大麻烦……

在伊哈特卜北部某座大森林中，古斯柯布多力（小栗旬 配音）和父亲（林隆三 配音）、母亲（草刈民代 配音）以及妹妹妮莉（忽那汐里 配音）过着幸福宁静的生活。某一年，严寒席卷森林，饥饿让此地的生灵们倍受煎熬。布多力的父母相继消失在森林深处，只剩下他和年幼的妹妹相依为命。某个不祥的夜晚，神秘的黑猫（佐佐木藏之介 配音）抢走妹妹。孤独的布多力行走天下，在天蚕丝工厂、红胡子的农田饱经历练，并辗转来到一座繁华的城市求学。他师从癫狂博学的古伯博士（柄本明 配音），并在伊哈特卜火山局谋得职位，这一事件由此改变了布多力的一生…… 　　本片根据宫泽贤治带有自传性质的同名童话改编。

在伊哈特卜北部某座大森林中，古斯柯布多力（小栗旬 配音）和父亲（林隆三 配音）、母亲（草刈民代 配音）以及妹妹妮莉（忽那汐里 配音）过着幸福宁静的生活。某一年，严寒席卷森林，饥饿让此地的生灵们倍受煎熬。布多力的父母相继消失在森林深处，只剩下他和年幼的妹妹相依为命。某个不祥的夜晚，神秘的黑猫（佐佐木藏之介 配音）抢走妹妹。孤独的布多力行走天下，在天蚕丝工厂、红胡子的农田饱经历练，并辗转来到一座繁华的城市求学。他师从癫狂博学的古伯博士（柄本明 配音），并在伊哈特卜火山局谋得职位，这一事件由此改变了布多力的一生…… 　　本片根据宫泽贤治带有自传性质的同名童话改编。