Swept from the Sea (1998)

At the close of the 19th century, a tempestuous sea yields a solitary survivor: Yanko Goorall, a Russian émigré. Washed ashore after a devastating shipwreck, he finds himself met with suspicion and fear. Only Amy Foster, possessed of a rare and profound empathy, extends a hand of kindness. Soon, Yanko earns the benevolent regard of Dr. James Kennedy, finding a surrogate father figure. Amidst this newfound sanctuary, an undeniable and tender romance blossoms between Yanko and Amy, promising solace in a world marked by prejudice.