The Remains of the Day

Set within the rigid social structure of interwar Britain, a disciplined head butler prides himself on maintaining impeccable standards of service and decorum. His carefully ordered existence begins to fracture following the arrival of a new housekeeper, whose presence introduces the unexpected prospect of romance. Simultaneously, the butler must reconcile his unwavering commitment to his profession with his master’s controversial political activities, specifically the cultivation of dangerous ties to the Nazi cause. These mounting pressures force the loyal servant to confront the limitations of his lifelong devotion to duty and the fragile nature of the world he has meticulously preserved.