The last time most of us saw Anna Paquin, she was on “True Blood” fighting supernatural beings. But now, the Oscar-winning actress is making a return to the silver screen with a powerful love story. “Tell It To The Bees” looks to be a courageous romance about overcoming the sharp stings of adversity.

In “Tell It To The Bees,” Paquin plays Jean Markham, a doctor who moves into a small town.

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Fine acting, some lovely moments, and good intentions cannot save the fifties-set melodrama “Tell It to the Bees” from being a major disappointment. And that’s a shame since this 2018 Toronto International Film Festival world premiere is positively bursting with promise. Consider: The leads are Oscar winner Anna Paquin and rising star Holliday Grainger (“Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” “Tulip Fever,” “Cinderella“).

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