EMBERS is a compelling story of love, friendship and betrayal set against the backdrop of war-torn 1940s Europe. Henrik, a retired General from the Austro-Hungarian army eagerly awaits the arrival of his dearest childhood friend, Konrad, a man he has not seen for several decades. They were last together on a fateful hunting trip when Konrad mysteriously fled Vienna, leaving behind Henrik and his beautiful wife Krisztina. Will the reunion bring answers to the questions that have haunted Henrik's life with such intensity?

Director: Michael Blakemore
Playwright: Christopher Hampton
Based on the best-selling novel by Sandor Marai (as translated by Carol Brown Janeway)
Producers: Eric Abraham, Robert Haggiag

Principal cast: Jeremy Irons, Patrick Malahide, Jean Boht

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