Colin Firth Gives a Tragic Performance in This Riveting Romantic Drama of Forbidden Love and Political Turmoil — And It Will Break Your Heart

There are no two words that seem to encapsulate Colin Firth's long career as an actor better than love and politics. From Firth's more popular roles in projects like Mamma Mia!and the 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudiceto his equally classic turns in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The King's Speech, Firth's best performances tend to revolve around the conflict between personal desire and social obligation. And while the actor clearly has no shortage of hits to keep longtime fans enthralled, viewers searching for a deeper glimpse into the actor's narrative accomplishments need look no further than one of Firth's earliest projects. Another Country, the 1984 romantic drama directed by filmmaker Marek Kanievska, explores a poignant love story that tests the tolerance of Great Britain's rigid society with such fervor that it still deserves to be considered one of Firth's most important projects to date.