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

Sofya Tolstoya

Christopher Plummer

Leo Tolstoy

Paul Giamatti

Vladimir Chertkov

James McAvoy

Valentin Bulgakov

John Sessions

Dushan

Patrick Kennedy

Sergeyenko

Kerry Condon

Masha