The Letter (film, 2004)

"The Letter" (2004) is a drama based on W. Somerset Maugham's novel, set in 1920s Malaya. It follows a woman named Leslie, who, after a tragic incident, confesses her past and the events leading to her husband's murder. Her story reveals themes of love, betrayal, and moral conflict, culminating in a moral dilemma that questions justice and forgiveness. The film explores the complexities of human emotions and the repercussions of secrets kept and truths revealed within relationships amid a tense tropical landscape.