Wit

A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.

Cast

Emma Thompson

as Vivian Bearing

Christopher Lloyd

as Dr. Harvey Kelekian

Eileen Atkins

as Evelyn 'E.M' Ashford

Audra McDonald

as Susie Monahan

Jonathan M. Woodward

as Dr Jason Posner

Benedict Wong

as Fellow 2

Harold Pinter

as Mr. Bearing

Raffaello Degruttola

as Technician 1

Miquel Brown

as Technician 2

Hari Dhillon

as Fellow 1

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