<P> While writing his book, Charles is greeted by the arrival of his father, John Dickens (Jonathan Pryce), who views him as immature and fiscally irresponsible . Charles's relationship with his family is increasingly strained as he struggles to finish the book in time, as he is unable to resolve Scrooge's story . Hearing that Charles intends to let Tiny Tim die, Tara suggests a resolution for Scrooge by having him save Tiny Tim instead . Charles rejects her help, and soon sends her away from his house in a fit of rage . Additionally, Charles has a falling out with his father and sends him away upon learning that he has been selling Charles's signature . </P> <P> It is revealed that much of Charles's animosity towards his father is from his childhood embarrassment of working in a blacking factory after his family was taken to debtor's prison . Returning to the long - abandoned factory, Charles is forced to confront his own insecurities through Scrooge . Charles realizes that his story should be one of redemption, and races home to finish his manuscript . As he leaves to submit it to his illustrator, he encounters Tara, and invites her back . His wife suggests he do the same with his father, who is about to board a train to leave London . Reconnecting with his family, Charles submits the manuscript in time for publishing before Christmas . The film ends with the Dickens family celebrating the holidays, while a title text explains the overnight success of A Christmas Carol, and its lasting impact on the Christmas holiday . </P> <Ul> <Li> Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens <Ul> <Li> Ely Solan as young Charles </Li> </Ul> </Li> <Li> Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge </Li> <Li> Jonathan Pryce as John Dickens, Charles Dickens' father </Li> <Li> Simon Callow as John Leech, an illustrator </Li> <Li> Donald Sumpter as Jacob Marley </Li> <Li> Miriam Margolyes as Mrs. Fisk </Li> <Li> Morfydd Clark as Kate Dickens </Li> <Li> Justin Edwards as John Forster / Ghost of Christmas Present </Li> <Li> Miles Jupp as William Makepeace Thackeray </Li> <Li> Ian McNeice as Edward Chapman </Li> <Li> Bill Paterson as Mr. Grimsby </Li> <Li> John Henshaw as Mr. Fezziwig </Li> <Li> Annette Badland as Mrs. Fezziwig </Li> <Li> Anna Murphy as Tara / Ghost of Christmas Past </Li> <Li> Jasper Hughes - Cotter as Walter Dickens </Li> <Li> Eddie Jackson as Scam Artist </Li> <Li> Neil Slevin as Italian Workman </Li> <Li> Paul Kealyn as Warren's Foreman </Li> <Li> Aleah Lennon as Mamie Dickens </Li> <Li> Ger Ryan as Elizabeth Dickens </Li> <Li> Valeria Bandino as Tart </Li> </Ul> <Li> Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens <Ul> <Li> Ely Solan as young Charles </Li> </Ul> </Li>

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