The Last Station

A richly acted, emotionally charged period drama that balances marital passion with ideological conflict, offering a poignant and intimate look at a literary giant's final days.

Directed by

Michael Hoffman

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, Paul Giamatti

Tagline

Intoxicating. Infuriating. Impossible. Love.

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, family, betrayal, obsession

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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