A shadowy freedom fighter known only as "V" uses guerrilla tactics to fight against his terrorist, totalitarian society. Upon rescuing a girl from the secret police, he also finds his best chance at having an ally. br br Director: br James McTeigue br Writers: br Andy Wachowski (screenplay), Lana Wachowski (screenplay), 1 more credit » br Stars: br Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Rupert Graves | See full cast and crew br Storyline br br The futuristic tale unfolds in a Great Britain that's a fascist state. A freedom fighter known as V uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressive society. He rescues a young woman from the secret police, and she becomes his unlikely ally.