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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.

Top Cast

  • Vanessa Redgrave

    Vanessa Redgrave

    Vida Winter

  • Olivia Colman

    Olivia Colman

    Margaret

  • Robert Pugh

    Robert Pugh

    John the Dig

  • Alexandra Roach

    Alexandra Roach

    Hester Barrow

  • Steven Mackintosh

    Steven Mackintosh

    Dr. Clifton

  • Tom Goodman-Hill

    Tom Goodman-Hill

    Dr. Mawsley

  • Sophie Turner

    Sophie Turner

    Young Adeline / Vida

  • Antonia Clarke

    Antonia Clarke

    Young Emmeline

  • Michael Jibson

    Michael Jibson

    Charlie Angelfield

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.

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6.6 / 10
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