All of a Sudden
A care-home director near Paris and a Japanese theatre maker facing cancer forge a bond that reshapes both their paths.
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About the film
One night. Two strangers. A lifetime of questions.
What it’s about
Marie-Lou runs a facility for the elderly outside Paris and wants to bring in a care philosophy built on listening and residents’ dignity, but part of her staff resists. Then she meets Mari, a Japanese theatre director with cancer, and the encounter changes her course.
What hooks you
Virginie Efira plays Marie-Lou, and Tao Okamoto plays Mari. The film won Best Actress at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Palme d’Or.
Who it’s for
It will appeal to those who like dramas about female friendship, illness, and care, with a philosophical tone and a focus on dignity and listening.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 133 votesCreative team
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Awards and nominations
1 win · 1 nomination
- 1 win Cannes Film Festival
- Best Actress Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto Cannes Film Festival · 2026
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All of a Sudden (2026)
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2026
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2026
All of a Sudden
2026