

A German biography about the Russian novelist Count Leo Tolstoy (Christopher Plummer) that follows that last year of his life and relationship with his wife (Helen Mirren). Leo Tolstoy has conflicting opinions with his wife on issues including religion and how he should handle his writings and will. He would like to publish his writings, but his family fears, if he does this, they will be left with nothing after his death. His secretary VAlentin Bulgakov (James McAvoy) tries to assist both sides of the family to come to an agreement.