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A Fragile Bond

Mauvaise mère

2019 · 1h 35m · Drama, TV Movie · France · Rated TP (FR)

Mina was adopted from Ethiopia by Judith and Lionel, a married couple who already were the parents of a biological daughter. Though she was abandoned by her mother as a baby, it didn't really seem to have much of an impact on her. But when Mina turns thirteen, an identity crisis takes a hold of the girl. She is caught between two worlds - and feels nowhere at home. Mina snaps and descends into a destructive downwards spiral. Jealous of her non-adopted sister, she starts acting out, pitting her father and mother against each other and thereby dividing the entire family. Judith and Lionel don't know what to do. Will their parental love and kindness be enough to heal Mina's wounds?

Directed by
Adeline Darraux
Written by
Elsa Marpeau
Starring
Thierry Godard, Jessyrielle Massengo, Sophie Breyer, Luce Mouchel
6.1Smart score

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adoptioninternational adoption
RatingTP (FR)

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