Stiff Upper Lips (1998): Cast, Box Office & Plot

In England, 1908, the story follows Emily Ivory, a wealthy young woman played by Georgina Cates, who resides with her Aunt Agnes at the grand estate known as Ivory’s End. At the age of 22, she is often reminded by her aunt that she is approaching spinsterhood, setting the stage for a tale of love, societal expectations, and personal discovery. The film begins with Emily meeting her brother’s closest friend, Cedric Trilling (played by Robert Portal), when they return from university. Aunt Agnes has her heart set on seeing these two fall in love, but Cedric, a pompous and overly quotable character who frequently quotes Homer, proves to be a poor match. He is also portrayed as a repressed homosexual, which further complicates his romantic prospects.