Making Plans for Lena
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2009-09-02
Runtime: 105 mins
Director: Christophe Honoré
Writer: Geneviève Brisac, Christophe Honoré
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original title: Making Plans for Lena
Production Companies: Le Pacte, Why Not Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Production Countries: France
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