All of a Sudden
One night. Two strangers. A lifetime of questions.
PG-13 / 3h 16m / Drama
In select theaters Wed, Nov 25, 2026
About the film
Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity, despite resistance from part of her staff. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will profoundly reshape her path. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to make the impossible possible.
From Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car), All of a Sudden follows care-home director Marie-Lou as her life is reshaped after meeting Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer; stars Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto in a 196-minute drama about dignity, friendship, and transformation.
- Directed by
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Starring
- Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Kodai Kurosaki
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