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The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel

Two Lives. Two Voids. One Secret.

20136.01h 36m

Overview

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.

Directed by Francesca Gregorini
Written by Francesca Gregorini, Sarah Thorp
Produced by Francesca Gregorini, Matthew R. Brady, Rooney Mara
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3MRevenue: $4K

Top Cast

Kaya Scodelario

Kaya Scodelario

Emanuel

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel

Linda

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Dennis

Frances O'Connor

Frances O'Connor

Janice

Jimmi Simpson

Jimmi Simpson

Arthur

Aneurin Barnard

Aneurin Barnard

Claude

Sam Jaeger

Sam Jaeger

Thomas

Jonathan Schmock

Jonathan Schmock

Sam

Spencer Garrett

Spencer Garrett

Officer Ted

Kevin McCorkle

Kevin McCorkle

Officer Watson

Themes & Keywords

woman director

About The Truth About Emanuel

The Truth About Emanuel is a drama, thriller film released in 2013 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Francesca Gregorini, it stars Kaya Scodelario, Jessica Biel, Alfred Molina. A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.

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