2010

1h 46m

7.0(428 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

In Tuscany to promote his latest book, a middle-aged English writer meets a French woman who leads him to the village of Lucignano.

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Acting

Juliette Binoche

Elle

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William Shimell

James Miller

Writing

Jean-Claude Carrière

The Man at the Square

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Agathe Natanson

The Woman at the Square

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Gianna Giachetti

The Cafe Owner

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Adrian Moore

The Son

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Angelo Barbagallo

The Translator

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Andrea Laurenzi

The Guide

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Filippo Trojano

The Groom

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Manuela Balsinelli

The Bride

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