Lola and the Sea

Lola and the Sea

2019 · 90 min · FR · 6.6 (52 votes)
Dir. Laurent Micheli · Starring Mya Bollaers, Benoît Magimel, Els Deceukelier, Sami Outalbali, Jeremie Zagba, Anemone Valcke · Music Raf Keunen
Drama

Just when Lola, 18 years old and transgender, learns that she can finally have surgery, her mother, who is her only financial support, passes away. Abiding by her mother’s last wishes, Lola and her father, who are permanently in conflict and have not seen each other for two years, undertake a journey all the way to the Belgian coast. They realize the outcome of the journey may not be the one they were both expecting...

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A poignant journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. It's a tender, character-focused drama that balances heavy themes with moments of quiet hope, exploring the complexities of family and identity against a backdrop of personal loss.

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