The Moon and Sixpence

The Moon and Sixpence (1942) follows the journey of Charles Strickland, a disenchanted London stockbroker who abandons his conventional life to pursue his passion for painting, despite the upheaval and challenges it brings to his family and acquaintances. Inspired by the life of Paul Gauguin, Strickland's relentless quest for artistic expression leads him to exotic locales and a deeper exploration of his true self.