

Stars by the Pound
2019-07-17 · 88 min · ★ 6.1
Lois, 16, has only one dream: becoming an astronaut. However, although she’s gifted in physics, she has a big problem: Lois weighs over 200 pounds – a family trait she’s inescapably stuck with. Then, just when everything seems lost, Lois meets Amélie, Stannah, and Justine: three teenagers shattered, like her, by life’s tough breaks; yet ready for anything in order to leave with her for outer space…
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- Directors
- Marie-Sophie Chambon
- Production companies
- Koro Films, uMedia, Canal+
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Laure DuchêneLois
Angèle MetzgerAmélie
Pauline SerieysStannah
Isabelle De HertoghJocelyne
Philippe RebbotJean-LucTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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