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1982 · 65 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama
After separating from the father of her son, a young French woman tries to find lodging and a fresh start in L.A. for herself and her son.
Directed by Agnès Varda · Written by Agnès Varda
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Sabine Mamou Emilie Cooper -
Mathieu Demy Martin Cooper - L Lisa Blok-Linson Lisa
- T Tina Odom Tina
- G Gary Feldman Writer at the Window
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Charles Southwood Man on the Water Bed - C Chris Leplus Producer from the Other Film
- A Andrew Meyer Man from the Other Film
- B Barry Farrell Man from the Other Film
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Tom Taplin Tom Cooper -
Delphine Seyrig Delphine (voice) - S Suzanne Finn (voice)
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