A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things. The Countess Sofya, wife and muse to Leo Tolstoy, uses every trick of seduction on her husband's loyal disciple, whom she believes was the person responsible for Tolstoy signing a new will that leaves his work and property to the Russian people.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
GB
Genres:
Drama, Romance
Release:
September 2009
Production:
Zephyr Films, Egoli Tossell Film
Cast:
Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, James McAvoy, Anne-Marie Duff, Paul Giamatti, John Sessions, Patrick Kennedy, Kerry Condon, David Masterson, Tomas Spencer
Tags:
based on novel or book, biography, writer, duringcreditsstinger, 1910s
