The Thirteenth Tale (2019)

  • NR
  • 12/25/2019 (ES)
  • TV Movie, Drama, Mystery
  • 1h 30m

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.

James Kent

Director

Diane Setterfield

Novel

Christopher Hampton

Screenplay

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave's headshot

Vanessa Redgrave

Vida Winter
Olivia Colman's headshot

Olivia Colman

Margaret
Robert Pugh's headshot

Robert Pugh

John the Dig
Alexandra Roach's headshot

Alexandra Roach

Hester Barrow
Steven Mackintosh's headshot

Steven Mackintosh

Dr. Clifton
Tom Goodman-Hill's headshot

Tom Goodman-Hill

Dr. Mawsley
Sophie Turner's headshot

Sophie Turner

Young Adeline / Vida
Antonia Clarke's headshot

Antonia Clarke

Young Emmeline

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