The Thirteenth Tale

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.

Director: James Kent

Cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Olivia Colman, Robert Pugh, Alexandra Roach, Steven Mackintosh, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sophie Turner, Antonia Clarke

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