The Miracle
How could twin sisters be such polar opposites? Kwon Shi Ah is the beautiful sister, gorgeous in every way and a member of the popular girl group known as Miracle Girls. Since she was in preschool, Shia has worked as a model and then a teen actress before becoming an idol. Her fraternal twin sister, Shi Yeon, is almost double the body size of Shi Ah and has always been ridiculed and bullied in school for her large frame. Because of this, Shi Yeon has become a recluse, who prefers staying home and producing an Internet broadcast within the safety of her room. The only time Shi Yeon ventures out is to visit a mysterious tarot card reader who gives Shi Yeon a magical tarot card every day. But the twin sisters’ lives are turned upside down when they wake up one day and realize that their souls have switched bodies! What will an idol musician and Shi Yeon’s high school crush think of the women they thought they knew?
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Plot Summary
Mina, a young Togolese woman living in France, is pregnant and facing deportation. Her partner, who is the father of her child, is not legally recognized, making their situation precarious. She seeks help from an immigration lawyer and a doctor, navigating the complexities of French bureaucracy while trying to secure her future and that of her unborn child. The film explores themes of immigration, motherhood, and the search for belonging in a foreign land.
Critical Reception
"The Miracle" received a generally positive reception, particularly for its sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject matter and its strong lead performance. Critics lauded its emotional depth and its ability to humanize the struggles of undocumented immigrants. Audiences found the film to be moving and thought-provoking, resonating with its themes of hope and resilience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its empathetic and humanistic approach to immigration.
- Florence Foresti's performance as Mina was widely commended for its vulnerability and strength.
- The film was seen as a poignant exploration of motherhood and the fight for a better future.
Google audience: Audience reviews on Google were limited but generally indicated appreciation for the film's emotional impact and its portrayal of a timely social issue.
Fun Fact
The film was the final directorial effort of Sólveig Anspach, who passed away shortly before its release.
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