“This... this, the hollow at the base of a woman's throat, does it...” – Almásy, The English Patient ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The English Patient 1996

Almásy

This... this, the hollow at the base of a woman's throat, does it have an official name?

Madox

Good God, man, pull yourself together.

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Almásy I just wanted you to know— I'm not missing you yet. Katharine You will...you will. Almásy You're wearing the thimble. Katharine Of course. You idiot. I always wear it. I've always worn it. I've always loved you. Almásy There is no God... but I hope someone looks after you. Madox Just in case you're interested, it's called the suprasternal notch. Come and visit us in Dorset when all this nonsense is over. [Heads away but turns back] Madox You'll never come to Dorset.