The Thirteenth Tale

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2013 · 90 min · TV Movie · Drama · Mystery · TMDB 6.5/10

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.

Directed by James Kent

Cast

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