The Remains of the Day

Dannie 2022-03-25 09:01:10

Mr. Stephens (Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins) is a loyal servant who once served as the steward of a famous British prince. At present, he is dedicated to taking care of the mansion of the new owner, Lord Darlington, and has become the chief steward here.
Here comes a housekeeper Keaton (Emma Thompson Emma Thompson), she is shrewd and capable, and manages housework more flexible than Stephens, at first Stephens often has some minor conflicts with her. But as the time together got longer, the kind-hearted Keaton still moved Stephens secretly. Despite Keaton's repeated revelation, his gestures betrayed his love. But at every emotional moment, Stephens forbears his emotions, and his love for Keaton turns into a story buried in silence.
Keaton reluctantly bid farewell to this fruitless love, and left to marry a woman. At that time, the two met again, and the love in their hearts was still unspeakable, and the deep thoughts turned into a goodbye blessing at the station.

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  • Miss Kenton: [about a new housemaid] You don't like having pretty girls on the staff, I've noticed.

    [teasing]

    Miss Kenton: Might it be that our Mr Stevens fears distraction? Can it be that our Mr Stevens is flesh and blood after all and doesn't trust himself?

    Stevens: [with the faintest trace of a smile] You know what I'm doing, Miss Kenton? I'm placing my thoughts elsewhere as you chatter away.

    Miss Kenton: ...then why is that guilty smile still on your face?

    Stevens: Oh it's not a guilty smile. I'm simply amused by the sheer nonsense you sometimes talk.

    Miss Kenton: It *is* a guilty smile. You can hardly bear to look at her. That's why you didn't want to take her on, she's too pretty.

    Stevens: Well, you must be right Miss Kenton, you always are.

  • Miss Kenton: I don't know what my future is. Ever since Katherine, my daughter, got married last year, my life has been empty. The years stretch before me and if only I knew how to fill them. But, I would like to be useful again.