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A Fragile Bond

Original title: Mauvaise Mère
  • TV Movie
  • 2019
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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A Fragile Bond (2019)
Drama

Mina was adopted from Ethiopia by Judith and Lionel, a married couple who already were the parents of a biological daughter. Though she was abandoned by her mother as a baby, it didn't reall... Read allMina was adopted from Ethiopia by Judith and Lionel, a married couple who already were the parents of a biological daughter. Though she was abandoned by her mother as a baby, it didn't really seem to have much of an impact on her. But when Mina turns thirteen, an identity crisis ... Read allMina was adopted from Ethiopia by Judith and Lionel, a married couple who already were the parents of a biological daughter. Though she was abandoned by her mother as a baby, it didn't really seem to have much of an impact on her. But when Mina turns thirteen, an identity crisis takes a hold of the girl. She is caught between two worlds - and feels nowhere at home. Mi... Read all

  • Director
    • Adeline Darraux
  • Writers
    • Judith Norman
    • Isabel Sebastian
  • Stars
    • Barbara Schulz
    • Thierry Godard
    • Jessyrielle Massengo
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
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    • Director
      • Adeline Darraux
    • Writers
      • Judith Norman
      • Isabel Sebastian
    • Stars
      • Barbara Schulz
      • Thierry Godard
      • Jessyrielle Massengo
    • 1User review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz
    • Judith
    Thierry Godard
    Thierry Godard
    • Lionel
    Jessyrielle Massengo
    • Mina
    Sophie Breyer
    Sophie Breyer
    • Elise
    Luce Mouchel
    • Yolande
    Passi
    • Médecin Pompiers
    • (as Passi Balende)
    Isabelle Goethals Carre
    • Assistante sociale hôpital
    Caroline Cesaro
    • Infirmière hôpital
    Anne Conti
    • Capitaine Lanteri
    Isabelle Côte Willems
    • Assistante Sociale
    Cypriane Gardin
    Cypriane Gardin
    • Morgane
    Julia Garnier
    • Léa
    David Lacomblez
    • L'Architecte
    Daniel Njo Lobé
    Daniel Njo Lobé
    • Docteur Debroux
    Florence Masure
    • La principale
    Jade Phan-Gia
    Jade Phan-Gia
    • La psychologue
    Ariane Massenet
      • Director
        • Adeline Darraux
      • Writers
        • Judith Norman
        • Isabel Sebastian
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      Kirpianuscus

      a teenager portrait

      I saw it as teacher, reminding to me many teenagers in their furious years , fool of frustrations and desire of self definition. And I appreciated the inspired realistic story proposed by adeline darraux.

      I was impressed by beautiful portrait of Mina offered by young Jessirielle. Massengo, like the fine exploration of parenthood in the context of adopted teenager child, comparing with the older, the natural.

      The only problem for me, the unrealistic end. Sure, the film deserves a beautiful end but the things are more delicate and if the indulgence of father and the ferm attitude of mother, the manipulation as result of forms of jealousy are fair and right crafted, the final cure sounds not so honest.

      But , sure, a good film and decent exploration of sensitive theme.

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      • Release date
        • April 14, 2020 (France)
      • Country of origin
        • France
      • Official sites
        • Beta Film (Germany)
        • Cinétévé (France)
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • A Fragile Bond (????) (TV)
      • Production companies
        • Cinétévé
        • France Télévisions
        • Pictanovo
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        • €2,273,000 (estimated)
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        1 hour 35 minutes
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