Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David, a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget.

Carey Mulligan
as Jenny Mellor

Peter Sarsgaard
as David Goldman

Dominic Cooper
as Danny

Rosamund Pike
as Helen

Olivia Williams
as Miss Stubbs

Alfred Molina
as Jack Mellor

Cara Seymour
as Majorie

Sally Hawkins
as Sarah Goldman

Emma Thompson
as Headmistress

James Norton
as Student
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Sixteen year old "Jenny" (Carey Mulligan) lives with her aspiring, middle class, parents "Jack" (Alfred Molina) and "Marjorie" (Cara Seymour) whose only real desire in life is for her to study at Oxford University. This is and has been her sole focus throughout her childhood, until, that is - she en...