Holy Lola(2004)
The story of a young couple, Pierre and Geraldine, and their desire for a child, which leads them on a journey of initiation to Cambodia. On their difficult and transformative adventure, they must contend with obstructive authorities and the jealousies and mistrust of a small community of would-be adoptive parents.
Movie: Holy Lola
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Géraldine Ceyssac
Dr. Pierre Ceyssac
Xavier
Annie
Sandrine Folio
Michel
Bernard
Yves Fontaine
Nicole
Patricia
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The story of a young couple, Pierre and Geraldine, and their desire for a child, which leads them on a journey of initiation to Cambodia. On their difficult and transformative adventure, they must contend with obstructive authorities and the jealousies and mistrust of a small community of would-be adoptive parents.
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2004-10-16
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