All of a Sudden

All of a Sudden

Paris. Marie-Lou and Mari, two women who share the same name. A once-in-a-lifetime encounter of souls.

Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Produced by Cinéfrance Studios, Office Shirous

2026196 min8.0 / 10

A tender, intimate drama about two women whose unexpected connection becomes an act of defiance against institutional dehumanization, grounded in warmth and existential purpose.

Marie-Lou Fontaine, director of a nursing home in the Paris suburbs, defies convention by adopting the 'Humanitude' method despite her team’s resistance. Her encounter with Mari Morisaki, a terminally ill Japanese playwright, transforms her life. Together, they turn the facility into a symbol of resistance and humanity against the system’s limits.

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  • Is All of a Sudden violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is All of a Sudden scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is All of a Sudden sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is All of a Sudden easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does All of a Sudden end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

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82/ 100

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