Plot
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.
Cast
Helen Mirren
Sofya Tolstoya
Christopher Plummer
Leo Tolstoy
Paul Giamatti
Vladimir Chertkov
James McAvoy
Valentin Bulgakov
John Sessions
Dushan
Patrick Kennedy
Sergeyenko
Kerry Condon
Masha
Anne-Marie Duff
Sasha Tolstoy
Tomas Spencer
Andrey Tolstoy
David Masterson
Reporter
Christian Gaul
Ivan
Wolfgang Häntsch
Priest
Crew
Michael Hoffman
Director
Michael Hoffman
Screenplay
Jens Meurer
Producer
Sebastian Edschmid
Director of Photography
Bonnie Arnold
Producer
Chris Curling
Producer
Sergei Yevtushenko
Original Music Composer
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