Release, runtime and language

2013 · 102 min · English

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Directed by

Hisako Matsui

Starring

Christina Hendricks, Emily Mortimer, Jan Milligan, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Keiko Takeshita, Kelly Vitz

Set in late 19th-century France, the story follows Leonie, a passionate and headstrong young woman determined to join a respected religious order. Her independent spirit and unwavering will cause friction with her mother and the order's superiors, creating a complex and emotional journey. The film explores themes of personal identity, faith, and the challenges of reconciling ambition with tradition in a restrictive social environment.