What language is it in, and are there subtitles?

The original language is English. HKLGFF screenings typically include Chinese subtitles, but confirm with the specific session details.

Is this suitable for children?

The movie deals with a sexual scandal and themes of prejudice. The certificate has not been confirmed, but it is likely to be Category IIA or IIB, meaning it may not be suitable for young children.

Is this a general release?

No, it is a Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2026 screening. It plays only at festival venues during the festival period.

The Education of Jane Cumming (HKLGFF 2026)

Name: The Education of Jane Cumming (HKLGFF 2026)
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-09-12
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Flora Nicholson, Clare Dunne, Mia Tharia, Fiona Shaw, Sadie Shimmin

亦師亦誘 (HKLGFF 2026)

Released: 12 Sep 2026
Runtime: 114 min
Original title: The Education of Jane Cumming
Language: en

Drama

The verdict

There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 114 minutes.

What it is about

Edinburgh, 1810. Two female teachers find themselves at the centre of a scandal when one of their pupils accuses them of having a love affair. A drama about prejudice, survival and the courage to stand up for the truth.

What to expect

Sophie Heldman's drama reconstructs an 1810 Edinburgh scandal in which a pupil's accusation of an affair between two teachers forces a reckoning with prejudice and institutional power. Flora Nicholson and Clare Dunne carry the movie as the women under scrutiny, with Fiona Shaw in support. At 114 minutes it is a contained, dialogue-driven period piece that stays close to the protagonists' perspectives rather than expanding into a courtroom spectacle. The tone is sober and deliberate — less about twists than about the cost of speaking. This is a Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2026 screening, so it plays only at festival venues and times; check the schedule. The certificate has not been confirmed.

Cast

Flora Nicholson Jane Pirie
Clare Dunne Marianne Woods
Mia Tharia Jane Cumming
Fiona Shaw Lady Cumming Gordon
Sadie Shimmin Ann Woods
Stephen McCole John Clerk
Conor McLeod Footman
Nina Barnett Miss Hay
Amy Louise Walker Margot Dunbar
Eva McMurray Little Miss Hunter
Kirsty Lockhart Miss Frazer
Cal MacAninch George Cranstoun
Frankie Corio Miss Cunynghame
Michael MacKenzie Lord Meadowbank
Hannah Donaldson Lady Cunynghame

Crew

Director Sophie Heldman
Writer Sophie Heldman
Writer Flora Nicholson
Original Music Composer Balz Bachmann
Director of Photography Kate Reid
Editor Isabel Meier
Producer Bettina Brokemper
Producer Karin Koch
Producer Nadira Murray
Executive Producer Susan Simnett

Its Hong Kong run

Played 2 times at 1 cinema across 1 district, from 12 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026, from HK$100.

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Common questions

How long is the movie?: 114 minutes.
What language is it in, and are there subtitles?: The original language is English. HKLGFF screenings typically include Chinese subtitles, but confirm with the specific session details.
Is this suitable for children?: The movie deals with a sexual scandal and themes of prejudice. The certificate has not been confirmed, but it is likely to be Category IIA or IIB, meaning it may not be suitable for young children.
Is this a general release?: No, it is a Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2026 screening. It plays only at festival venues during the festival period.