Overview

A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things. The Countess Sofya, wife and muse to Leo Tolstoy, uses every trick of seduction on her husband's loyal disciple, whom she believes was the person responsible for Tolstoy signing a new will that leaves his work and property to the Russian people.

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Cast

Helen Mirren

Christopher Plummer

James McAvoy

Anne-Marie Duff

Paul Giamatti

John Sessions

Patrick Kennedy

Kerry Condon

David Masterson

Tomas Spencer