The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
71 audience votes
Key crew
- James KentDirector
- Christopher HamptonScreenplay
- Benjamin WallfischOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Vanessa RedgraveVida Winter
- Olivia ColmanMargaret
- Robert PughJohn the Dig
- Alexandra RoachHester Barrow
- Steven MackintoshDr. Clifton
- Tom Goodman-HillDr. Mawsley
- Sophie TurnerYoung Adeline / Vida
- Antonia ClarkeYoung Emmeline
- Michael JibsonCharlie Angelfield
- Emily BeechamIsabelle March
- Janet AmsdenThe Missus
- Adam LongAmbrose Proctor
Stills
Themes
countrysidebased on novel or bookfamily secretsisolated housebrother sister relationshipsister sister relationship