Bittersweet Memories
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1952, Québec - Alys Robi, vocalist at the top of her popularity and recognized worldwide, was interned in spite of herself, by her father. Medical authorities prescribe her the only cure for a possible cure: the lobotomy. Under the bright lights of the operating room, Alys sees her 28-year life flash before her eyes.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2004-12-17
Runtime: 105 mins
Director: Denise Filiatrault
Writer: Denise Filiatrault
Spoken language: English, Español, Français, Latin
Genres: Drama, Music
Original title: Bittersweet Memories
Production Companies: Cinémaginaire, Société Radio-Canada, Super Écran, Téléfilm Canada, SODEC
Production Countries: Canada
Cast
Pascale Bussières
Michel Barrette
Serge Postigo
Denis Bernard
Noémie Yelle
Johanne-Marie Tremblay
Adèle Reinhardt
Lise Dion
Nathalie Mallette
Chantal Baril
Normand Chouinard
Charles-André Bourassa
Ariel Gendron
Martin Cloutier
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