The Best Offer

Synopsis

Virgil Oldman is a world renowned antiques expert and auctioneer. An eccentric genius, he leads a solitary life, going to extreme lengths to keep his distance from the messiness of human relationships. When appointed by the beautiful but emotionally damaged Claire to oversee the valuation and sale of her family’s priceless art collection, Virgil allows himself to form an attachment to her – and soon he is engulfed by a passion which will rock his bland existence to the core.

Cast

Geoffrey Rush

Virgil Oldman

Jim Sturgess

Robert

Sylvia Hoeks

Claire Ibbetson

Donald Sutherland

Billy Whistler

Maximilian Dirr

Virgil's Assistant

Philip Jackson

Fred

Dermot Crowley

Lambert

Liya Kebede

Sarah

Hannah Britland

Terri

Brigitte Christensen

The Sister