# The Last Station (2009)

> A volatile countess battles her husband's disciples and ideals while trying to protect her place beside the aging Leo Tolstoy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22888

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Michael Hoffman
- Cast: Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, Paul Giamatti, James McAvoy, John Sessions, Patrick Kennedy, Kerry Condon, Anne-Marie Duff
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824758/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: passionate, wistful, tense, historical drama night, literary film evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love, legacy, and the cost of artistic genius.

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