the description and picture remind me of the movie "I Capture the Castle" - starring Bill Nighy and Romola Garai.

I love that film; it was part of the summer I discovered Bill Nighy. I rewatched it a few months ago and it was still wonderful.

Cold Comfort Farm is significantly snarkier, but I think you will like it nonetheless.

By the way... French director Francois Ozon now calls Garai his muse.

Oh, excellent. I'm glad someone does.

She starred in his film "Angel" - about a young eccentric British writer in the early 20th century. Highly recommended...

Thank you! I saw when that came out, but didn't know anyone who'd seen it.