Released:
2013-12-30

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.

Director:
James Kent

Runtime:
1h 30min

Genre:
TV Movie, Drama, Mystery

• Cast:
• 
  Vanessa Redgrave
  as
  Vida Winter
• 
  Olivia Colman
  as
  Margaret
• 
  Robert Pugh
  as
  John the Dig
• 
  Alexandra Roach
  as
  Hester Barrow
• 
  Steven Mackintosh
  as
  Dr. Clifton