The family stability of the Forsytes is threatened by two chance encounters for cousins Jolyon and Soames which throw their lives into disarray. From MASTERPIECE.
Chance encounters for cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, rival heirs to the family firm, set off a chain of events which threaten the stability of their lives and the reputation of their family. Married Jolyon reconnects with a former lover whilst eligible bachelor Soames falls for a penniless dancer. Each is faced with an impossible dilemma: do your duty or follow your heart.
Chance encounters for cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, rival heirs to the family firm, set off a chain of events which threaten the stability of their lives and the reputation of their family. Married Jolyon reconnects with a former lover whilst eligible bachelor Soames falls for a penniless dancer. Each is faced with an impossible dilemma: do your duty or follow your heart.
Jolyon and Soames remain at loggerheads in business. Jolyon discovers he's the father of 10-year-old illegitimate twins and Soames's father James plots to use Jolyon's secret to discredit him. Jolyon's stepdaughter June thwarts her mother's marriage plans by falling for a penniless architect whilst Soames, smitten by Irene, makes a hasty marriage proposal to avoid losing her.
Jolyon and Soames remain at loggerheads in business. Jolyon discovers he's the father of 10-year-old illegitimate twins and Soames's father James plots to use Jolyon's secret to discredit him. Jolyon's stepdaughter June thwarts her mother's marriage plans by falling for a penniless architect whilst Soames, smitten by Irene, makes a hasty marriage proposal to avoid losing her.
Jolyon Senior plots to bribe Louisa to renounce any claim on Jolyon whilst James tries to have Jolyon expelled from the company. June, unable to forgive her stepfather, seeks solace with architect Philip. Jolyon insists on recognizing his obligations to his children. Soames, besotted by Irene, promises her a move to Paris, support for her dancing career, and the two are married.
Jolyon Senior plots to bribe Louisa to renounce any claim on Jolyon whilst James tries to have Jolyon expelled from the company. June, unable to forgive her stepfather, seeks solace with architect Philip. Jolyon insists on recognizing his obligations to his children. Soames, besotted by Irene, promises her a move to Paris, support for her dancing career, and the two are married.
The family stability of the Forsytes is threatened by two chance encounters for cousins Jolyon and Soames which throw their lives into disarray. From MASTERPIECE.