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An aspiring writer becomes entangled in family secrets and retribution at his idol's estate.
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An aspiring young writer eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol. Soon, he realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution that threatens his future. A taunt noir thriller.
"Liam (Daryl McCormack), a young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, the renowned author J.M. Sinclair (Richard E. Grant). However, Liam soon realizes that he is entangled in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. With a deliberately slow pace that focuses more on the unspoken than the spoken, The Lesson impresses with its setting, immersing the viewer in an atmosphere full of tension and complexity. Noteworthy are the performances of E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) and Julie Delpy (Before Sunrise), who contribute to the tense mood of the film."