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Mother and Daughter
Get in the perverse world of Paul Thomas and discover the complex relationships between humans. On one side Alexandra, a young open minded girl, spends her time between her mother's place in Los Angeles and her father's in Paris. She is in love with an older man, but suffers from his perverse phone games. On the other side Nicole, a woman with strong principles, is facing the hazards of life : loneliness, loss of employment... However, she takes a job in a "phone sex" company. Her mistake will be to accept a date with a client. While Nicole, the mother, sinks into total perversion, Alexandra, the daughter, acts like a lesbian on vacation. But what will happen when she comes back home and finds out that the man who is initiating her mother to the joy of sex is the love of her life?
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Plot Summary
This drama explores the complex and often fraught relationship between a mother and her adult daughter. As they navigate their individual lives and histories, their bond is tested by unspoken resentments and the weight of past expectations. The film delves into the emotional landscape of family ties, highlighting the enduring, yet challenging, connection between them.
Critical Reception
Mother and Daughter received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actresses, particularly Natacha Régnier and Isabelle Huppert. The film's exploration of mother-daughter dynamics was seen as relatable and poignant by many, though some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative overly melancholic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong lead performances, especially by Natacha Régnier.
Explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships with emotional depth.
Some critics found the film to be overly somber or slow-paced.
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Fun Fact
The film screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010 as part of the Un Certain Regard selection.
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