Watch the first trailer with Carey Mulligan in FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD

Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD is the story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors:  Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor.  This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.

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FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD stars Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge, Juno Temple and is directed by Thomas Vinterberg.  Screenplay by David Nicholls based on the book by Thomas Hardy

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD opens in limited release on May 1, 2015.