Surprised by Oxford: A great love story, but where’s the God plot gone?
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Jacinta Read2023-09-21T10:05:00
Carolyn Webber’s memoir, Surprised by Oxford, is a modern-day conversion story, says Jacinta Read. But its film adaptation is more of a love story with a side of Christianity. How it lands with audiences is yet to be seen
The film adaptation of the award-winning memoir by Carolyn Webber boasts stunning cinematography of what is arguably one of the world’s most breathtaking cities.
Surprised by Oxford is based on the true story of Caro, an intellectually gifted Canadian who is awarded a full scholarship to the University of Oxford. While acclimating to her new environment, Caro’s attention gets diverted when she encounters TDH (tall, dark and handsome). Caro finds herself on a three-fold journey of discovery as she grapples with questions of self, romance and God.
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