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The Constant Gardener (2005)

★ 7.3R129 minDirector: Fernando Meirelles

2005 film by Fernando Meirelles

The Constant Gardener is a 2005 drama thriller film directed by Fernando Meirelles. The screenplay by Jeffrey Caine is based on John le Carré's 2001 novel. The story follows Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), a British diplomat in Kenya, as he tries to solve the murder of his wife Tessa (Rachel Weisz), an Amnesty International activist, alternating with flashbacks telling the story of their relationship.

The film's title derives from Justin's gentle but diligent attention to his plants throughout the film. The film was a critical and box office success and earned four Oscar nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress for Weisz.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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The Constant Gardener (2005) — In a remote area of Northern Kenya, activist Tessa Quayle is found brutally murdered. Tessa's companion, a doctor, appears to have fled the scene, and the evidence points to a crime of passion. Members of the British High Commission in Nairobi assume that Tessa's widower, their m
Is The Constant Gardener based on a true story?
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Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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