Swept from the Sea
📖 Synopsis
The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “In the heart of an outcast, he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider, she found her home.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Beeban Kidron
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Rachel WeiszAmy Foster
Vincent PerezYanko
Ian McKellenDr. James Kennedy
Kathy BatesMiss Swaffer
Joss AcklandMr. Swaffer
Tony HaygarthMr. Smith
Fiona VictoryMrs. Smith
Tom BellIsaac Foster
Zoë WanamakerMary FosterW
William Scott-MassonMr. Wilcox🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swept from the Sea about?
- The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.
- Who directed Swept from the Sea?
- Swept from the Sea was directed by Beeban Kidron.
- When was Swept from the Sea released?
- Swept from the Sea was released on January 23, 1998.
- How long is Swept from the Sea?
- Swept from the Sea has a runtime of 1h 53m.
- Where can I track Swept from the Sea?
- You can track Swept from the Sea on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












