An Impossible Love
2018 · 135 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance, History
A chronicle of the unconditional love between a mother and her daughter, from 1958 to the present day, which is endangered by an unsteady and manipulative father.
Directed by Catherine Corsini · Written by Catherine Corsini
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Virginie Efira Rachel -
Niels Schneider Philippe -
Jehnny Beth Chantal (adult) -
Estelle Lescure Chantal (adolescent) -
Coralie Russier Nicole -
Iliana Zabeth Gaby Schwartz -
Catherine Morlot Grandma -
Ambre Hasaj Chantal (age 3-5) - S Sasha Alessandri-Torrès Garcia Chantal (age 6-8)
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Pierre Salvadori Doctor -
Gaël Kamilindi Franck -
Simon Bakhouche Alain
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