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I've Loved You So Long

I've Loved You So Long

20087.31h 55m

Overview

A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison.

Directed by Philippe Claudel
Written by Philippe Claudel
Produced by Yves Marmion
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Top Cast

Kristin Scott Thomas

Kristin Scott Thomas

Juliette

Elsa Zylberstein

Elsa Zylberstein

Léa

Serge Hazanavicius

Serge Hazanavicius

Luc

Claire Johnston

Claire Johnston

Mère

Frédéric Pierrot

Frédéric Pierrot

Capitaine Fauré

Laurent Grévill

Laurent Grévill

Michel

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Lise Ségur

P'tit Lys

Jean-Claude Arnaud

Jean-Claude Arnaud

Papy Paul

Mouss Zouheyri

Mouss Zouheyri

Samir

S

Souad Mouchrik

Kaisha

Themes & Keywords

prisonsibling relationshiprelease from prisonnightclubnancydoctorvisitdeathphysiciancampfire

About I've Loved You So Long

I've Loved You So Long is a drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of prison, sibling relationship, release from prison, nightclub, nancy, doctor. Directed by Philippe Claudel, it stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein, Serge Hazanavicius. A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison.

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