A Fragile Bond
Mauvaise mère
Synopsis
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?
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Thierry Godard
Lionel
Jessyrielle Massengo
Mina
Sophie Breyer
Elise
Luce Mouchel
Yolande
Barbara Schulz
Judith
Passi
Médecin pompiers
Isabelle Goethals Carre
Assistante sociale hôpital
Caroline Cesaro
Infirmière Hôpital
Anne Conti
Capitaine Lanteri
Isabelle Côte Willems
Assistante sociale
Cypriane Gardin
Morgane
Julia Garnier
Léa
David Lacomblez
L'architecte
Daniel Njo Lobé
Docteur Debroux
Florence Masure
La principale
Jade Phan-Gia
La psychologue
Ariane Massenet
(Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du film de télévision, Dinard
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adeline Darraux
- Screenplay & Story
- Elsa Marpeau
- Original Title
- Mauvaise mère
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- France•3, La Boite à Images, Cinétévé, Pictanovo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adeline Darraux
Elsa Marpeau
Department Leadership Roster
Adeline Darraux
Director
Elsa Marpeau
Writer
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What is A Fragile Bond about?
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?
Who directed A Fragile Bond?
A Fragile Bond was directed by Adeline Darraux.
Who stars in A Fragile Bond?
The principal cast of A Fragile Bond includes Thierry Godard, Jessyrielle Massengo, Sophie Breyer, Luce Mouchel, Barbara Schulz.
When was A Fragile Bond released and how long is it?
A Fragile Bond was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Fragile Bond?
A Fragile Bond holds official age classifications: FR: TP.