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The Lesson
The Lesson

The Lesson

Who is teaching whom?

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ThrillerDrama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$310746

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

5.809/10

Release Date

07 July 2023

Country

Germany

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

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