All of a Sudden (Soudain)

Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity, despite resistance from part of her staff. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will profoundly reshape her path. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to “make the impossible possible.”

All of a Sudden (Soudain) is a new masterpiece over three hours long by Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who also impressed with the brilliant Drive My Car, which was nominated for multiple Oscars and won the award for Best International Feature Film. 

All of a Sudden is Hamaguchi's first film outside Japan. Starring Tao Okamoto and French star actress Virginie Efira. At Cannes, they received the award for Best Actress together.