A Family for 1640 Days
Drama
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1h 41m
Directed by Fabien Gorgeart • Drama • 2022 • 100 minutes
Anna happily lives with her husband, their two boys, and Simon, 6 years-old, who was placed with her by the Social Care services when he was only 18 months. When Simon’s father decides that he is ready to take his son back with him, the family’s balance is at stake. Anna is torn apart: how could she possibly let go of a child who has always called her ‘Mom’?
“A wonderful film. Often heartbreaking, but also very funny and luminous.” —Le Parisien
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