Drama,Romance   United Kingdom,United States of America

In the movie Tulip Fever, set in 17th century Amsterdam, the artist in question is Jan van Loos, a talented painter who is hired to create a portrait of Sophia Sandvoort, a young and beautiful woman married to Cornelis Sandvoort, a wealthy merchant.

As Jan spends hours with Sophia posing for the painting, an undeniable connection forms between them. They cannot resist the growing attraction they feel for each other and slowly start an intense and forbidden affair, despite the consequences it might bring.

Feeling trapped in her loveless marriage, Sophia yearns for a different life, one filled with passion and freedom. Jan, too, dreams of a future with Sophia, where their love can flourish without restrictions. However, their longing for each other is accompanied by the perilous risk that their affair poses. Adultery is strictly condemned by society, and if discovered, both their lives could be ruined.

In the midst of their forbidden romance, they hatch a daring plan to secure their future together. They decide to invest in the tulip market, which has become a lucrative but highly volatile trade at the time. The tulip market is in a frenzy, with prices skyrocketing, causing people to buy and sell these exotic flowers in hope of making a fortune.

Jan and Sophia hope to make enough money from their tulip investments, allowing them to escape the constraints of their current lives and live out their love story free from judgment. They risk everything, investing Sophia's dowry, betting on the unpredictable tulip market to bring them financial independence and the possibility of a shared future.

As they navigate their illicit relationship and high-stakes tulip investments, the couple must navigate the intricate web of lies and deceit surrounding them. They face mounting pressure as the danger of their affair and their financial gambles escalate. Furthermore, a conniving maid named Maria, played by Holliday Grainger, discovers their secret and threatens to expose them unless she is included in their plans.

While Jan and Sophia strive to keep their love hidden and their tulip fortunes from unraveling, the film explores the broader social landscape of 17th century Amsterdam, delving into themes of class divide, societal expectations, and the role of women in a patriarchal society.

Tulip Fever paints a vivid picture of a passionate but tumultuous love affair set against the backdrop of an unpredictable and extravagant tulip market, showcasing the lengths individuals will go to pursue their desires amidst the pressures of society and the uncertainties of financial gain.
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