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Synopsis
Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.1/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 77% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 62/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 5.7/1086 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 64 | 100% |
Key crew
- Alice TroughtonDirector
- Alex MacKeithWriter
- Isobel Waller-BridgeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard E. GrantJ.M. Sinclair
- Julie DelpyHélène Sinclair
- Daryl McCormackLiam Sommers
- Stephen McMillanBertie Sinclair
- Crispin LettsEllis
- Tomas SpencerInterviewer
- Joseph MeurerFelix Sinclair
Stills
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Themes
Richard E. Grant Movies
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