

Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.
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Trailer
Growing Up in a Haunted House
Cast

Vanessa Redgrave
Vida Winter

Olivia Colman
Margaret

Robert Pugh
John the Dig

Alexandra Roach
Hester Barrow

Steven Mackintosh
Dr. Clifton

Tom Goodman-Hill
Dr. Mawsley

Sophie Turner
Young Adeline / Vida

Antonia Clarke
Young Emmeline

Michael Jibson
Charlie Angelfield

Emily Beecham
Isabelle March

Janet Amsden
The Missus

Adam Long
Ambrose Proctor
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