Amanda
2018 · 107 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama
David, who gets by doing odd jobs, meets Léna, who has just moved up to Paris, and falls in love. But soon after, his life is brutally interrupted by the sudden death of his sister. Beyond the shock, and the pain, David now finds himself alone with his young niece Amanda to care for.
Directed by Mikhaël Hers · Written by Mikhaël Hers
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Vincent Lacoste David Sorel -
Isaure Multrier Amanda -
Stacy Martin Léna -
Ophélia Kolb Sandrine Sorel -
Marianne Basler Maud Sorel -
Jonathan Cohen Axel -
Greta Scacchi Alison -
Claire Tran Lydia -
Nabiha Akkari Raja -
Bakary Sangaré Director of the Children's House -
Elli Medeiros Eve -
Zoé Bruneau Social Worker
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