The movie Dulcima is a British drama film that was directed by Frank Nesbitt. It was released in 1971 and is based on a novel by H. E. Bates. The story is set in rural England and revolves around a farmer named Mr. Parker (played by John Mills) who is struggling to maintain his farm. He is a heavy drinker and spends most of his time at the local pub.
One day, he meets a young girl named Dulcima (played by Carol White) who is looking for work. He hires her as a cleaner and she quickly becomes his companion. They develop a close relationship and she helps him around the farm. However, she is also a bit of a wild child and begins seeing the gamekeeper, played by Stuart Wilson.
Despite his reservations, Mr. Parker continues to let Dulcima work for him and becomes increasingly attracted to her. One day, Dulcima discovers that Mr. Parker is actually a very wealthy man and begins to see him in a different light. She decides that she wants to be with him and tries to break things off with the gamekeeper, but finds she cannot.
The situation becomes complicated when Mr. Parker finds out about Dulcima's relationship with the gamekeeper. He becomes angry and hurt, feeling betrayed by the young girl he had grown to love. The movie ends with a tragic twist, leaving viewers to wonder about the fate of the characters.
