An Impossible Love

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An Impossible Love

2018

2h 15m

6.6(214 votes)

Drama

Romance

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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.

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Cast & Crew

36 members

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Virginie Efira

Rachel

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Niels Schneider

Philippe

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Jehnny Beth

Chantal (adult)

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Estelle Lescure

Chantal (adolescent)

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Coralie Russier

Nicole

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Iliana Zabeth

Gaby Schwartz

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Catherine Morlot

Grandma

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Ambre Hasaj

Chantal (age 3-5)

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Sasha Alessandri-Torrès Garcia

Chantal (age 6-8)

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Pierre Salvadori

Doctor

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Gaël Kamilindi

Franck

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Simon Bakhouche

Alain

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Didier Sandre

Philippe's Father

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Simon Poulain

Michel

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Writing

Siegrid Alnoy

Michelin Guide Secretary

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Lionel Robert

Psychiatric Hospital Director

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Mounia Raoui

Psychologist

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Arthur Igual

Cédric

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Jean-Christophe Brétignière

Régis

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Régis Romele

Psychoanalyst

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Mélina Garcia

Chantal (5 months)

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Norah Fradet

Emilie (baby)

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Lola Alzieu

Emilie (age 10-12)

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Inès Mitanchet

Brigitte (age 3-4)

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Cassandre Masurel Gotchaux

Brigitte (age 6-8)

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Anaïs Bar

Brigitte (age 13-16)

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Iris Oyabayo-Chapron

Camille (baby)

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Gina de Sordi

Camille (age 4)

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Maya Colombani

Camille (age 9)

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Caloé

Prom Singer

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Pascal Tantot

Discussion Group Member

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Caroline Borderieux

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Virginie Kotlinski

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Hamid Chbiki

Discussion Group Member

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Françoise Anselmi

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Brunelle Clergerie

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