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Making Plans for Lena
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Making Plans for Lena

2009-09-02 · 105 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy · Drama

Ever since she broke up with Nigel, Lena soldiers on through life as best she can with her two kids. She valiantly overcomes the obstacles put in her way. But she has yet to confront the worst of them: Her unstoppable family has decided, by any means necessary, to make her happy.

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Directors
Christophe Honoré
Production companies
Le Pacte, Why Not Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chiara MastroianniChiara MastroianniLéna
Marina FoïsMarina FoïsFrédérique
Marie-Christine BarraultMarie-Christine BarraultAnnie
Jean-Marc BarrJean-Marc BarrNigel
Fred UlysseFred UlysseMichel
Louis GarrelLouis GarrelSimon
Marcial Di Fonzo BoMarcial Di Fonzo BoThibault
Alice ButaudAlice ButaudElise
Julien HonoréJulien HonoréGulven
Caroline SilholCaroline SilholLa fleuriste
Donatien SunerDonatien SunerAnton
Lou PasqueraultAugustine
Jean-Baptiste FonckJean-Baptiste FonckJosé
Marion Wyckaert
Alexandre Varron
Kevin Le Beuvant
Catherine BirambeauLa guide à Rome
Bernard PellenLe prêtre
Christian AnneixLe joueur de biniou
Jean BaronLe joueur de bombarde

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