"He read her story. Then he became part of it."

2018

1h 46m

5.9(41 votes)

Drama

Overview

A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Stanley Tucci

Ted Swenson

Addison Timlin

Angela Argo

Kyra Sedgwick

Sherrie Swenson

Janeane Garofalo

Magda Moynahan

Ritchie Coster

Dean Bentham

Colby Minifie

Ruby Swenson

Alison Bartlett

Angela's Mother

David Pittu

Bernard Levy

Henry Stram

Dave Sterret

Stephanie Berry

Arlene Shurley

Creative team

Directed by: Richard Levine
Written by: Richard Levine
Produced by: Wren Arthur
Jared Ian Goldman

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