Nothing Like the Sun is a drama film directed by Ross Devenish, released in 1964. The film is loosely based on the true story of Alice Mitchell, a 19th-century woman who was found guilty of murdering her female lover.
The film begins with Alice Mitchell (played by Susan Hampshire) working as a prostitute on the streets of a grimy city. She is finally rescued by a Christian family who take her in and attempt to help her change her ways. The family, led by the charismatic Reverend Hartley (Ronald Fraser), quickly take Alice under their wing and attempt to save her soul.
Alice pretends to have found religion and believes that it will cure her of her homosexuality. She becomes friendly with the family's daughter Annabel (Barbara Brown), and soon realizes she has fallen in love with her.
Alice's new found love is however not well received by Lillian, Annabel's in-law, who suspects that Alice is not to be trusted. Lillian eventually exposes Alice's homosexuality to the family which causes them to distance themselves from her.
Alice, in an attempt to rid herself of her feelings for Annabel, commits herself fully to the church and begins a relationship with a man. The relationship with the man is initially successful, and Alice is welcomed back into her own family's home.
However, when Alice meets Annabel again, she begins to question her decision. Alice struggles to decide between leaving with Annabel and being true to herself, or staying with her new partner and continuing down a path of perceived righteousness.
It is during a final confrontation with Lillian, who pleads with Alice to stay away from Annabel, that Alice finally makes her choice. The film ends with an emotional climax, as Alice comes to the realization that she cannot hide from who she truly is and must accept herself for who she is.