The Thirteenth Tale

Plot Summary

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 Vida Winter

Olivia Colman Margaret

Robert Pugh John the Dig

Alexandra Roach Hester Barrow

Steven Mackintosh Dr. Clifton