A Handful of Dust (1988)

1h 58m United Kingdom

Plot

Tony Last, an English aristocrat, unwittingly opens the door to heartbreak by inviting John Beaver to his grand estate. As Beaver charms Tony's wife, Brenda, their clandestine affair flourishes in London. Oblivious to the betrayal, Tony's world shatters when Brenda demands a divorce. Stripped of his former life, he embarks on a chaotic quest to South America, seeking solace and purpose amid the ruins of his shattered marriage. The narrative explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of love within the rigid structures of English society.