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Mommy is at the Hairdresser's
- Director: Léa Pool
- Writer: Isabelle Hébert
- Producer: Lyse Lafontaine; Michel Mosca
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A wonder and a joy.
Léa Pool deserves every sliver of acclaim.
She has created a beautiful vision from a fine script.
Tender and totally heartbreaking.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Summer 1966. It's time to enjoy the summer holiday, total freedom. Teenage Élise discovers that the sudden departure of her mother completely disrupts the family. Her brother Coco seeks solace in the garage, building a super racing car. Her youngest brother Benoît throws himself into his own inner world. The father seems absolutely knocked out by the situation. Élise decides to take control of her family, in an eloquent attempt to save them. With the assistance of flourishing nature around her, she stands on the threshold of an incomparable summer.
Cast & Characters
Marianne Fortier as Elise Gauvin;
Elie Dupuis as Coco Gauvin;
Hugo St-Onge-Paquin as Benoit Gauvin;
Laurent Lucas as Le Pere Gauvin;
Celine Bonnier as La Mere - Simone Gauvin;
Gabriel Arcand as Monsieur Mouche;
Benjamin Chouinard as Romeo;
Antoine Desrochers as Carl;
Lenie Scoffie as La Grand-Mere;
Paule Ducharme as Madame Paradis