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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: September 4, 2009

Runtime: 112 minutes

Genres: Drama, Romance

Rating: ⭐ 6.4/10 (228 votes)

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Cast

  • Helen Mirren

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    Sofya Tolstoya

  • Christopher Plummer

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  • Patrick Kennedy

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  • Kerry Condon

    Kerry Condon

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  • David Masterson

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    Reporter

  • Tomas Spencer

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    Andrey Tolstoy