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Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) Movie vs Book
Film · 2003 · Directed by Audrey Wells · Starring Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) Movie: Cast and Details
A recently divorced writer buys a villa in Tuscany and starts again.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt turns the memoir into a fictional romance with new characters and events.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for real details of the house and the region. The film is a separate story.
What the book gives you
Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes
A relaxing read for armchair travelers. It was adapted into a 2003 film.
Who will like it: Readers who dream of living abroad.