Movies and TvShows featuring "protege-betrays-mentor" theme.

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends. She manipulates relationships, steals the spotlight, and betrays those who trust her. As she climbs the ladder of success, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and realizes the price she has paid for fame and fortune.

Anna, a talented Czech actress, faces a downward spiral in her career and personal life after her mentor and ex-husband betrays her. She deals with the challenges of aging, exile, and the pursuit of success in a foreign country. As she navigates through auditions, interviews, and stage plays, Anna's life takes a series of unexpected turns, leading to a poignant story of a young girl's journey in the world of acting.