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Making Plans for Lena(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-09-02
55%
45 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
Ever since she broke up with Nigel, Lena soldiers on through life as best she can with her two kids. She valiantly overcomes the obstacles put in her way. But she has yet to confront the worst of them: Her unstoppable family has decided, by any means necessary, to make her happy.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Making Plans for Lena
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chiara Mastroianni
Léna
Marina Foïs
Frédérique
Marie-Christine Barrault
Annie
Jean-Marc Barr
Nigel
Fred Ulysse
Michel
Louis Garrel
Simon
Marcial Di Fonzo Bo
Thibault
Alice Butaud
Elise
Julien Honoré
Gulven
Caroline Silhol
La fleuriste
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