Amanda (2019)
Amanda
”After his sister's death, David must raise his 7-year-old niece, Amanda, in a heartfelt story about family and unity.”
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This is a heartfelt story about family and unity, which knows how to balance more dramatic moments with lighter ones. The plot, about an uncle who is forced to raise his niece after his sister's death, reminds us of movies like 'A Love Knot', but with a touch that only French cinema can create. The direction is by Mikhaël Hers, from 'That Summer Feeling', and the feature film features a cast with names like Vincent Lacoste (for which he was nominated for the César, France's Oscar) and Stacy Martin (from 'The Formidable').
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After his sister is brutally killed, David finds himself in charge of his 7 year old niece, Amanda.
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