Released:
2009-09-04

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.

Director:
Michael Hoffman

Runtime:
1h 52min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Helen Mirren
  as
  Sofya Tolstoya
• 
  Christopher Plummer
  as
  Leo Tolstoy
• 
  James McAvoy
  as
  Valentin Bulgakov
• 
  Anne-Marie Duff
  as
  Sasha Tolstoy
• 
  Paul Giamatti
  as
  Vladimir Chertkov