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The Lesson( 2023)

TV-MAThrillerDrama
58%
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Who is teaching whom?

Overview

Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Richard E. Grant

      J.M. Sinclair

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      Julie Delpy

      Hélène Sinclair

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      Daryl McCormack

      Liam Sommers

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      Stephen McMillan

      Bertie Sinclair

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      Crispin Letts

      Ellis

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      Tomas Spencer

      Interviewer

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      Joseph Meurer

      Felix Sinclair

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    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Oct 21 2023
    I was watching this for about ten minutes wracking my brain to remember where I'd seen Daryl McCormack before - then I recalled "Good Luck... Leo Grande" (2022). Well he's actually quite good in this too. It's quite a clever thriller about his aspiring young writer "Liam" who is offered the chance to tutor "Bertie" (Stephen McMillan) at his home. His father is renowned author "JM Sinclair" (a characterful effort from Richard E. Grant) and mother "Hélène" (Julie Delpy) an accomplished pianist and artist. "Bertie" is a bit recalcitrant but gradually, as "Liam" finds his feet, the two start to bon...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    310746.00

    Keywords

    • psychological thriller
    • writer
    • tutor
    • woman director
    • independent film