The Edge of Love
The Edge of Love is a 2008 John Maybury drama film starring Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Cillian Murphy and Matthew Rhys from a script by Sharman Macdonald, Knightleys mother. Originally titled The Best Time of Our Lives, the fictional story concerns the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas played by Rhys, his wife Caitlin Macnamara played by Miller and their married friends, the Killicks played by Knightley and Murphy. It was an official selection at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
During the London blitz of World War II, nightclub singer Vera Phillips Keira Knightley runs into her first love, the charismatic Welsh poet Dylan Thomas Matthew Rhys. Their feelings for each other are rekindled, despite the fact that Dylan is now married to and has a child with the spirited Caitlin Macnamara Sienna Miller. In spite of their initial rivalry, the two women become best friends and, drinking heavily in wartime London, the three get along well.At this time, William Killick Cillian Murphy, a British Army officer smitten with Vera, pursues her both Vera and Caitlin are intrigued by his steadfast, gallant personality, although it contrasts with Veras rebelliousness. William notices her closeness with Dylan, but doesnt seem particularly concerned by it he and Vera even lend the struggling poet some of their savings. He and Vera fall in love and marry, but soon afterwards William is called up to join the fight against the German invasion of Greece. ........
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