The Nature of Love
NR 2023 · 110 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Comedy, Drama
Sophia is a philosophy professor in Montreal and has lived as a couple with Xavier for 10 years. Sylvain is a carpenter in the Laurentians and must renovate their country house. When Sophia meets Sylvain for the first time, it’s love at first sight. Opposites attract, but can it last?
Directed by Monia Chokri · Written by Monia Chokri
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Magalie Lépine-Blondeau Sophia -
Pierre-Yves Cardinal Sylvain -
Francis-William Rhéaume Xavier -
Monia Chokri Françoise -
Steve Laplante Philippe -
Marie-Ginette Guay Sylvie -
Micheline Lanctôt Madeleine -
Guillaume Laurin Olivier -
Linda Sorgini Guylaine -
Mathieu Baron Kevin -
Christine Beaulieu Karine -
Lubna Playoust Joséphine
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