The Lacemaker
La Dentellière
1977 · 1h 47m · Drama, Romance · Germany, France · Rated 15 (GB)
Pomme is a meek and mild French beautician whose life takes a fateful turn during a vacation to Normandy. She becomes the lover of middle-class literature-student François. The relationship sours when François takes her home to meet his parents, thanks in no small part to their differing social backgrounds.
Directed by
Claude GorettaBased on the novel by
Pascal Lainé6.4Smart score
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beauticianclassismmismatched relationshipnormandy, francesocial class
Rating15 (GB)
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