The Book of Wonders (2023)
The Book of Wonders
”A woman takes her son's bucket list adventures to show him the beauty of life.”
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A beautiful French production that deals with a profound theme in an accessible and sincere manner. The Book of Wonders tells the story of a woman (Alexandra Lamy) whose 12-year-old son falls into a coma. The mother embarks on a journey to fulfill adventures on the wish list as a way to cope with the loss and also to show the beauty of the world. Like any movie of this kind, it has its clichés, but if you're looking for something to warm your heart, this is an excellent choice.
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When her 12-year-old son falls into a coma, a woman begins taking the adventures on his bucket list to show him the beauty of life. On this sweet journey of hope, she will meet people who will transform her life.
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