Amanda

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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