The Education of Jane Cumming (HKLGFF 2026)
亦師亦誘 (HKLGFF 2026)
- Released
- 12 Sep 2026
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Original title
- The Education of Jane Cumming
- Language
- en
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
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
- Nina Barnett Miss Hay
- Amy Louise Walker Margot Dunbar
- Eva McMurray Little Miss Hunter
- Kirsty Lockhart Miss Frazer
- Cal MacAninch Cranstoun
- Frankie Corio Miss Cunynghame
- Michael MacKenzie Lord Meadowbank
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
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.
