Overview

Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.

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Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Olivia Colman

Robert Pugh

Alexandra Roach

Steven Mackintosh

Tom Goodman-Hill

Sophie Turner

Antonia Clarke

Michael Jibson

Emily Beecham