The Midwife

[Machine Translation] A mother who appears for the first time in 30 years and has no blood links with her child - a woman who lives her life as she pleases the wind, bringing laughter and tears. Catherine Deneuve, one of the biggest flowers in the world of cinema, plays the role of "Mother", who celebrates life as if it were her own way of life, and her charming charm is in full bloom. Catherine Flo plays the overly serious daughter. Directed by Martin Provo, known for "Seraphine's Garden" and "Violette: Portrait of a Writer". He is known for his careful portrayal of the deep inner life of women, and this film marks the first collaboration between Catherine Deneuve and Catherine Flot. Co-starring in this film are Olivier Gourmet, a famous actor, and Cantin Dormer, one of the most popular young actors in France today. --Claire was working as a midwife and raising her son single-handedly, leading a steady life. She receives a phone call from Beatrice, her mother, who suddenly disappeared 30 years ago and is not related to her, saying, "I need to see you right away. Beatrice, a self-centered woman who loves to drink and gamble, is the complete opposite of Claire. When Claire meets Beatrice again, she is caught up in her stepmother's free-spirited pace, and though she repeatedly rebels against her, she soon begins to realize the joys and pleasures of life. As a new bond is formed between them, Beatrice makes a decision... What do they find while making up for lost time?

Special Feature / Bonus Track: theatrical trailer(s)

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30年ぶりに現れた、血のつながらない母―風まかせに生きる彼女が笑いと涙を運ぶ。 映画界に咲き誇る大輪の花、カトリーヌ・ドヌーヴが、まるで彼女自身の生き方そのもののように人生を謳歌する"母"役を演じ、チャーミングな魅力が全開! 度が過ぎるほど真面目な"娘"役にはカトリーヌ・フロ。監督は、『セラフィーヌの庭』『ヴィオレット ある作家の肖像』で知られるマルタン・プロヴォ。女性の深い内面を丁寧に描くことに定評がある彼が、本作でカトリーヌ・ドヌーヴとカトリーヌ・フロの初共演を実現させた。共演には名優オリヴィエ・グルメや、いまフランスで最も注目されている若手俳優の一人カンタン・ドルメールといった実力派が集まった。 ――助産婦として働きながら女手ひとつで息子を育てあげ、地道な日々を送っていたクレール。そんな彼女のもとに、30年前に突然姿を消した血のつながらない母親ベアトリスから「今すぐ、あなたに会いたい」と電話が入る。自己中心的でお酒とギャンブルが大好きなベアトリスは、クレールとは真逆の性格。ベアトリスと再会したクレールは、自由奔放な継母のペースに巻き込まれ、反発を繰り返しながらも、やがて人生の歓びや愉しみに気づき始める。二人の間に新たな絆が生まれる時、ベアトリスは"ある決断"をする事になり・・・。失われた時間を埋めながら、彼女たちが見つけたものとは―。

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