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On a Magical Night
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On a Magical Night

2019-10-09 · 88 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Drama

After 20 years of marriage, Maria decides to leave her husband. She moves into room 212 at the hotel across the street, with a bird’s-eye view of her apartment, her husband and the life she shared with him. While she wonders if she made the right decision, many of the people in her life offer their opinions on the matter. They intend to let her know, whether she likes it or not, on what proves to be a life-changing evening.

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Directors
Christophe Honoré
Production companies
Les Films Pelléas, Bidibul Productions, SCOPE Pictures, France 2 Cinéma
Countries
France, Luxembourg, Belgium
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,970,770

Top Cast

Chiara MastroianniChiara MastroianniMaria Mortemart
Vincent LacosteVincent LacosteRichard Warrimer 20 ans
Camille CottinCamille CottinIrène Haffner 40 ans
Benjamin BiolayBenjamin BiolayRichard Warrimer 40 ans
Stéphane RogerLa Volonté
Harrison ArevaloHarrison ArevaloAsdrubal Electorat
Kolia AbiteboulKolia AbiteboulRichard Warrimer 14 ans
Carole BouquetCarole BouquetIrène Haffner 60 ans
Marie-Christine AdamMarie-Christine AdamLa mère de Maria
Claire JohnstonClaire JohnstonLa grand-mère de Maria
Gabriel OnnéeLe bébé d'Irène et Richard
Clara ChoïClara ChoïLa fiancée d'Asdrubal
Antony MoroGurvan Le Bellec
Nassim RachiNassim RachiSamir Barich
Tommy SchlesserTommy SchlesserAnton Granadas
Charlie MorganKarsten Schubert
David SauderaisAlexander Leach
Anthony FulradAmin Boué
Victor BergeonLeonor Cambremer
Selim ZahraniIssakha Kanté

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