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Cassy
Cassy, 9, is obsessed, silent, angry. Recently, she lost her mother to a mysterious accident. Her turmoil clashes with that of her father, a violent man who treats women like objects. While the little girl rediscovers a kind of happiness thanks to a kind vocal instructor, the father’s behaviour grows increasingly erratic. Childhood and grieving confront some hot-button issues when sexual harassment, violence and homophobia enter the scene. Natacha Mitrani, the director’s daughter, is heartbreaking in the challenging role of Cassy.
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Cassy, 9, is obsessed, silent, angry. Recently, she lost her mother to a mysterious accident. Her turmoil clashes with that of her father, a violent man who treats women like objects. While the little girl rediscovers a kind of happiness thanks to a kind vocal instructor, the father’s behaviour grows increasingly erratic. Childhood and grieving confront some hot-button issues when sexual harassment, violence and homophobia enter the scene. Natacha Mitrani, the director’s daughter, is heartbreaking in the challenging role of Cassy.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Noël Mitrani
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Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:Verorev Films
Cast
Noël Mitrani
Director
Natacha Mitrani
Cassy
Ayana O'Shun
Maya
Stéphane Krau
Karl, le père de Cassy
Olivier L'Écuyer
Le patron et ami de Karl
Mario Simard
L'ami de Maya
Mélody Minville
La défunte Hélène
Valérie Leclair
La première gardienne
Emilia Charron
Le seconde gardienne
Anik Georgeault
L'amie de Cassy
Mélanie Elliott
Une collaboratrice de Karl
Felicia Shulman
La femme au parc
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