The Lesson

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The Lesson

Liam (Daryl McCormack), an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair (Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant). But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène (Academy Award nominee Julie Delpy), and their son Bertie (Stephen McMillan) all guard a dark past—one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own. As the lines between master and protégé blur, class, ambition, and betrayal become a dangerous combination in this taut noir thriller.

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"Alex MacKeith’s meticulously crafted script expertly brings his characters to life, building tension as the pot slowly simmers in Troughton’s mesmerizing thriller. Julie Delpy is a perfect femme fatale, while Richard E. Grant has never been better"
Mark Johnson, Awards Daily
"Who is writing what, and to what extent it matters, are the questions that keep director Alice Troughton and screenwriter Alex MacKeith’s mutual debut feature interesting"
Guy Lodge, Variety


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