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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.

2013 |1h 30m |  TV Movie, Drama, Mystery

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Vanessa Redgrave

Vida Winter

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Olivia Colman

Margaret

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Robert Pugh

John the Dig

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Alexandra Roach

Hester Barrow

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Steven Mackintosh

Dr. Clifton

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Tom Goodman-Hill

Dr. Mawsley

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Sophie Turner

Young Adeline / Vida

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Antonia Clarke

Young Emmeline

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Michael Jibson

Charlie Angelfield

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Emily Beecham

Isabelle March

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Janet Amsden

The Missus

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Adam Long

Ambrose Proctor

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Lizzie Hopley

Theodora Mawsley

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Language

English

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