Karen Bryson portrays "Sister Philippa," the most spiritual of the Sisters and first to see the dangers presented by Mopu. Philippa tends the garden and has a great love of nature.

The most spiritual of the Sisters and first to see the dangers presented by Mopu.

Karen Bryson as Sister Philippa in Black Narcissus

The most spiritual of the Sisters and first to see the dangers presented by Mopu. Philippa tends the garden and has a great love of nature.

Karen Bryson as Sister Philippa | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Gemma Arterton stars as "Sister Clodagh," the leader of the Sisters of St. Faith and the youngest Sister Superior of the Order. Driven and ambitious, Clodagh is determined to succeed at Mopu where others have failed.

Driven and ambitious, Clodagh is determined to succeed at Mopu where others have failed.

Gemma Arterton as Sister Clodagh in Black Narcissus 

The leader of the Sisters of St. Faith and the youngest Sister Superior of the Order. Driven and ambitious, Clodagh is determined to succeed at Mopu where others have failed.

Gemma Arterton as Sister Clodagh | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Alessandro Nivola stars as "Mr. Dean," the local general’s agent and manager of the nearby tea factory, Mr. Dean is no respecter of Clodagh’s authority.

Mr. Dean is no respecter of Clodagh’s authority. 

Alessandro Nivola as Mr. Dean in Black Narcissus

The local general’s agent and manager of the nearby tea factory, Mr. Dean is no respecter of Clodagh’s authority. 

Alessandro Nivola as Mr. Dean | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Aisling Franciosi portrays "Sister Ruth," the youngest of the Sisters. Fragile Ruth is perhaps too eager to impress. She is quick with languages and teaches lace work to the older girls.

She is quick with languages and teaches lace work to the older girls.    

Aisling Franciosi as Sister Ruth in Black Narcissus

The youngest of the Sisters, fragile Ruth is perhaps too eager to impress. She is quick with languages and teaches lace work to the older girls.    

Aisling Franciosi as Sister Ruth | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Chaneil Kular portrays "Dilip Rai," the local general’s nephew and son of the late Princess Srimati. Dilip asks for special permission to attend the school.

Dilip asks for special permission to attend the school.

Chaneil Kular as Dilip Rai in Black Narcissus

The local general’s nephew and son of the late Princess Srimati. Dilip asks for special permission to attend the school.

Chaneil Kular as Dilip Rai | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Dipika Kunwar portrays "Kanchi," a local girl from the village. Kanchi is enrolled in the lace school at the convent.

A local girl from the village, Kanchi is enrolled in the lace school at the convent.

Dipika Kunwar as Kanchi in Black Narcissus

Dipika Kunwar as Kanchi | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Rosie Cavaliero portrays "Sister Briony," the most senior of the Sisters under Clodagh. Briony is her reliable right hand. She organizes supplies and medicines.

Briony is her reliable right hand. She organizes supplies and medicines.

Rosie Cavaliero as Sister Briony in Black Narcissus

The most senior of the Sisters under Clodagh, Briony is her reliable right hand. She organizes supplies and medicines.

Rosie Cavaliero as Sister Briony | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Patsy Ferran portrays "Siste Blanche," the gentle Sister loves children and hates conflict. Blanche manages the school.

The gentle Sister loves children and hates conflict. Blanche manages the school.  

Patsy Ferran as Sister Blanche in Black Narcissus

Patsy Ferran as Sister Blanche | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Nila Aalia portrays "Angu Ayah," the housekeeper at the Palace of Mopu. Angu previously tended Princess Srimati and travelled with her throughout Europe.

Angu previously tended Princess Srimati and travelled with her throughout Europe.

Nila Aalia as Angu Ayah in Black Narcissus

The housekeeper at the Palace of Mopu. Angu previously tended Princess Srimati and travelled with her throughout Europe. 

Nila Aalia as Angu Ayah | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Gina McKee portrays "Sister Adela," an old-fashioned nun who was wounded in an uprising in Canton, China. Adela is committed to the discipline of the sisterhood.

Adela is committed to the discipline of the sisterhood.

Gina McKee as Sister Adela in Black Narcissus

An old-fashioned nun who was wounded in an uprising in Canton, China. Adela is committed to the discipline of the sisterhood.

Gina McKee as Sister Adela | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Jim Broadbent portrays "Father Roberts," a priest based in Darjeeling. Father Roberts travels to oversee the nuns’ progress at Mopu.

Father Roberts travels to oversee the nuns’ progress at Mopu.

Jim Broadbent as Father Roberts in Black Narcissus

A priest based in Darjeeling, Father Roberts travels to oversee the nuns’ progress at Mopu. 

Jim Broadbent as Father Roberts | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Diana Rigg portrays "Mother Dorothea," the Mother Superior at the convent in Darjeeling. Mother Dorothea offers guidance to Sister Clodagh to help her efforts at Mopu.

Mother Dorothea offers guidance to Sister Clodagh to help her efforts at Mopu.

Diana Rigg as Mother Dorothea in Black Narcissus

The Mother Superior at the convent in Darjeeling. Mother Dorothea offers guidance to Sister Clodagh to help her efforts at Mopu. 

Diana Rigg as Mother Dorothea | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

Macdonald produced his first feature film Shallow Grave in 1993.

Andrew Macdonald | Executive Producer

Andrew Macdonald | Executive Producer | Black Narcissus on FX

Since 1997, Andrew Macdonald has headed DNA Films with partner Allon Reich.

Allon Reich | Executive Producer

Allon Reich | Executive Producer | Black Narcissus on FX

​BAFTA-winning screenwriter Amanda Coe is based in London.

Amanda Coe | Executive Producer & Writer

Amanda Coe | Executive Producer & Writer | Black Narcissus on FX

Bruus Christensen is the cinematographer and director behind Black Narcissus.

Karen Bryson as Sister Philippa | Black Narcissus | FX on Hulu

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