Wit (2001)
A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
Top billed cast
Emma ThompsonVivian Bearing
Christopher LloydDr. Harvey Kelekian
Eileen AtkinsEvelyn 'E.M' Ashford
Audra McDonaldSusie Monahan
Jonathan M. WoodwardDr Jason Posner
Benedict WongFellow 2
Harold PinterMr. Bearing
Raffaello DegruttolaTechnician 1
Miquel BrownTechnician 2
Hari DhillonFellow 1
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