The Thirteenth Tale

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 KentDirector
• Christopher HamptonScreenplay
• Benjamin WallfischOriginal Music Composer

• 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