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The Lesson

"Who is teaching whom?"

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 Cast

  • Richard E. Grant

    Richard E. Grant

    J.M. Sinclair

  • Julie Delpy

    Julie Delpy

    Hélène Sinclair

  • Daryl McCormack

    Daryl McCormack

    Liam Sommers

  • Stephen McMillan

    Stephen McMillan

    Bertie Sinclair

  • Crispin Letts

    Crispin Letts

    Ellis

  • Tomas Spencer

    Tomas Spencer

    Interviewer

  • Joseph Meurer

    Joseph Meurer

    Felix Sinclair

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.

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