An Impossible Love

Nan
2h 15m
2018
6.6 /10 (214)

Overview

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.

Country : Belgium, France
Languages : Français
Released Date: 2018-11-07

Top Billed Cast

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)

Sasha Alessandri-Torrès Garcia

Chantal (age 6-8)

Pierre Salvadori

Doctor

Gaël Kamilindi

Franck

Simon Bakhouche

Alain

Didier Sandre

Philippe's Father

Simon Poulain

Michel

Siegrid Alnoy

Michelin Guide Secretary

Lionel Robert

Psychiatric Hospital Director

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