inevitably, from arriving late at an already overcrowded gathering." On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 81% based on 31 reviews, with a weighted average rating of 7.1/10. References External links 1997 films 1990s English-language films 1997 romantic drama films American romantic drama films 1990s feminist films Films based on American novels Films based on works by Henry James Films directed by Agnieszka Holland Films set in the 1850s Films shot in Baltimore Caravan Pictures films Hollywood Pictures films Films produced by Roger Birnbaum Films scored by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek 1990s American films