Overview
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 as Sofya Tolstoya
- Christopher Plummer as Leo Tolstoy
- Paul Giamatti as Vladimir Chertkov
- James McAvoy as Valentin Bulgakov
- John Sessions as Dushan
- Patrick Kennedy as Sergeyenko
- Kerry Condon as Masha
- Anne-Marie Duff as Sasha Tolstoy
- Tomas Spencer as Andrey Tolstoy
- David Masterson as Reporter