That's not the reason.

Description: Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy. Bathsheba Everdene, attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.

Cast:
Bathsheba Everdene: Carey Mulligan
Gabriel Oak: Matthias Schoenaerts
Mrs. Hurst: Tilly Vosburgh
Bailiff #1: Mark Wingett
Bailiff #2: Dorian Lough
Sergeant Doggett: Sam Phillips
Sergeant Francis Troy: Tom Sturridge
Fanny Robbin: Juno Temple
Joseph Poorgrass: Bradley Hall
Jacob Smallbury: Hilton McRae
Liddy: Jessica Barden
Jan Coggan: Harry Peacock
Bailiff Pennyways: Victor McGuire
William Boldwood: Michael Sheen
Farmer Stone: Jody Halse
Parishioner: Pauline Whitaker
Parishioner #2: Belinda Low
All Saints Vicar: Leonard Szepietowski
All Souls Vicar (as John Gunn): Jon Gunn
Undertaker: Andrew Price
Solicitor: Thomas Arnold
Mr. Boldwood's Butler: Richard Dixon
Old George: Sparky
Featured Dancer: Jo Calderwood
Boxer: Matthew Dale
Dragoon: Stuart Davidson
Debutante: Hannah Douglas
Farmer: Tom Durant Pritchard
Party Guest: Johnny Neal
Workhouse Gatekeeper: David J. Fenton
Billy Smallbury: Chris Gallarus
Market Con Man: David Golt
Artillery Solider: John Harding
Carriage Passenger: Warren Hicks
Dancer: Gareth Taplin
Laban Tall: Jamie Lee-Hill
Upper Class Party Guest: John Neville
Everdene Farmer: Roderick Swift
Village Girl / Ballroom Girl: Lilian Price
Everdene Farm Worker: Dominick Swift
Mrs. Coggan: Penny-Jane Swift
Constable: Don Whistance

Written by: Thomas Hardy, David Nicholls

Director: Thomas Vinterberg

Production: DNA Films, BBC Film

Release date: 22 May 2015

Box Office: $12,236,500