Café de Flore (2011)

6.8/10 121 min Drama Romance

Overview

Jacqueline is a young mother living in 1960s Paris with her disabled son Laurent. Abandoned by her husband, Jacqueline sacrifices everything to care for her son and vows to give Laurent a “normal” life full of happiness. Antoine, is a successful DJ in present day Montreal who seems to have it all: a thriving career, two beautiful daughters, partner Rose, with whom he is passionately in love. However, nothing is perfect and Antoine’s ex-wife Carole remains devastated by their recent separation.

Cast

Vanessa Paradis

Jacqueline

Kevin Parent

Antoine Godin

Hélène Florent

Carole

Evelyne Brochu

Rose

Evelyne de la Chenelière

Amélie

Michel Dumont

Julien Godin

Rosalie Fortier

Angéline

Michel Laperrière

Psychologist

Caroline Bal

Véronique's Mother

Nicolas Marié

Véronique's Father

Pascal Elso

Paul

Jérôme Kircher

Louis

Claire Vernet

School Principal

Émile Vallée

Antoine at 14

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