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Monica

Directed by Andrea Pallaoro
United States, Italy
2022
113 mins

Monica is an intimate portrait of a woman who returns home after a long absence to confront the wounds of her past. Reconnecting with her mother and the rest of her family for the first time since leaving as a teenager, Monica embarks on a path of healing and acceptance.

The film delves into Monica’s internal world and state of mind—her pain and fears, her needs and desires—to explore the universal themes of abandonment and forgiveness.

  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    United States, Italy
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Andrea Pallaoro
  • Cast
    Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Adriana Barraza, Emily Browning, Josh Close
  • Writer
    Orlando Tirado, Andrea Pallaoro
  • Genre
    Drama, LGBTQ+
  • Theme
    LGBTQ, Italy

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