English Subs - All of a SuddenEnglish Subs - All of a Sudden

Marie-Lou runs a Paris care home and meets Mari, a Japanese theatre director with cancer; a friendship forms.

The Japanese-French film was shot in Paris. Marie-Lou (Virginie Efira) is the director of a care home there. She tries to introduce new methods of care, with the residents’ wishes and dignity coming first. Her team resists the plan vehemently and does not believe this approach is feasible. Marie-Lou then meets Mari (Tao Okamoto), a Japanese theatre director who has cancer. A close friendship develops between the two women. They join forces in their efforts to make possible what seems impossible.

Story written by Evenitto from the film catalogue