Summary
A world-renowned but reclusive novelist, believing he is about to die, summons his estranged sons to his home. But instead of seeking forgiveness for their shattered family, he tells them a wild and unbelievable secret that could rewrite their past.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+11)
Critics 50Audiences 61GoodWatch 45
Tomatometer50%
Letterboxd · 2 K ratings3.1/5
IMDb6.0
Running time
1 h 59 min
A typical length for dramas, +10 min on the typical 109
typical 109119Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 5 countries
Released
2026
August 21, 2026
This year
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
Argentina
United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Chile
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
14 of 14
Bill NighyAndrew
Noah JupeAndy
George MacKayJamie
Johnny FlynnRichard
Imelda StauntonIsabel
Dominic WestRainer
Anna GeislerováGerd
Arthur ContiEmmett
Shalom Brune-FranklinJeanie- PSPamela ShawAlice
Poppy Allen-QuarmbyTrainee Librarian- KFKerry FraterGuy Sowerby
Charlotte DauphinLucy- GBGuadalupe BarcalaAmerican Journalist
Directing · 1
- Pablo Trapero Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
Writing · 2
- Sarah Polley Screenplay
- David Gilbert Novel
Production · 19
- Trudie Styler Executive Producer
- Stephen Kelliher Executive Producer
- Celine Rattray Executive Producer
- Peter Sobiloff Executive Producer
- Sophie Green Executive Producer
- Mike Sobiloff Executive Producer
Camera · 1
- Diego Dussuel Director of Photography
Editing · 2
- Thom Smalley Editor
- Gemma Cabello Editor
Sound · 2
- Cristóbal Tapia de Veer Original Music Composer
- Darrell Briggs Sound
Art · 1
- Sonja Klaus Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Allison Wyldeck Costume Design
- Tara McDonald Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
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