Lola and the Sea

Lola faces her estranged father as they journey to the sea to fulfil her mother's last wish.

90 mins
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France
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2019
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Director: Laurent Micheli

Genre Trans Interest, LGBTQ Interest, Drama, Road Movie
Director Laurent Micheli
Cast Mya Bollaers, Benoît Magimel
Run time 90 mins
Rating 15
- Country France
- Language French, Flemish
- Subtitles English
- In Cinemas 17.12.2021
- Studio Peccadillo Pictures

Synopsis

Just as Lola (Mya Bollaers) learns that she can finally have her life changing surgery, she receives the news that her mother has passed away. Lola travels home for the funeral and to face her estranged father, Phillipe (Benoît Magimel, The Piano Teacher), for the first time in two years. Abiding by her mother's last wishes, Lola and Phillipe embark on a journey together to the North Sea, to scatter her ashes. Forced to spend time alone together Phillipe begins to accept his daughter for the first time.

Introducing Mya Bollaers, Margritte Awards (Belgium's Oscars) Most Promising Actress winner, LOLA AND THE SEA is a must see.

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