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A Fragile Bond
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A Fragile Bond

2019-11-18 · 95 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · TV Movie

Mina was adopted from Ethiopia by Judith and Lionel, a married couple who already were the parents of a biological daughter. Though she was abandoned by her mother as a baby, it didn't really seem to have much of an impact on her. But when Mina turns thirteen, an identity crisis takes a hold of the girl. She is caught between two worlds - and feels nowhere at home. Mina snaps and descends into a destructive downwards spiral. Jealous of her non-adopted sister, she starts acting out, pitting her father and mother against each other and thereby dividing the entire family. Judith and Lionel don't know what to do. Will their parental love and kindness be enough to heal Mina's wounds?

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Directors
Adeline Darraux
Production companies
France•3, La Boite à Images, Cinétévé, Pictanovo
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Thierry GodardThierry GodardLionel
Jessyrielle MassengoJessyrielle MassengoMina
Sophie BreyerSophie BreyerElise
Luce MouchelLuce MouchelYolande
Barbara SchulzBarbara SchulzJudith
PassiPassiMédecin pompiers
Isabelle Goethals CarreIsabelle Goethals CarreAssistante sociale hôpital
Caroline CesaroInfirmière Hôpital
Anne ContiAnne ContiCapitaine Lanteri
Isabelle Côte WillemsIsabelle Côte WillemsAssistante sociale
Cypriane GardinCypriane GardinMorgane
Julia GarnierLéa
David LacomblezL'architecte
Daniel Njo LobéDaniel Njo LobéDocteur Debroux
Florence MasureFlorence MasureLa principale
Jade Phan-GiaJade Phan-GiaLa psychologue
Ariane MassenetAriane Massenet(Uncredited)

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