The all-star cast includes Frances McDormand, Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Ben Whishaw.

Plan B Entertainment,MGMsOrion Picturesand hear/say produced the pic, which was released byUnited Artists Releasing.

The truth comes out and the women talk about finding a solution to their situation.

Women Talking

(L-R) Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Judith Ivey, Sheila McCarthy, Michelle McLeod and Jessie Buckley in ‘Women Talking’Michael Gibson / © Orion Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection

The film is based on Miriam Towes novel that was inspired by real events within Bolivias Manitoba Colony.

It was a real puzzle because we had to cast everyone together.

Gardner also talks about how she first learned of the book and why she got involved in the project.

Frances McDormand brought me the book and said read this and lets talk.

And Sarah was our very first choice.

In the discussion, Gardner and Polley also talked about the protective environment on set.

Check out the panel video above.