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Bittersweet Memories

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.

Top Cast

  • Pascale Bussières

    Pascale Bussières

    Alys Robi

  • Michel Barrette

    Michel Barrette

    Napoléon "Paulo" Robitaille

  • Serge Postigo

    Serge Postigo

    Oliver Guimond

  • Denis Bernard

    Denis Bernard

    Lucio Agostini

  • Noémie Yelle

    Noémie Yelle

    Alys Roby, adolescente

  • Johanne-Marie Tremblay

    Johanne-Marie Tremblay

    Bertine Robitaille

  • Adèle Reinhardt

    Adèle Reinhardt

    Rosanna

  • Lise Dion

    Lise Dion

    Manda

  • Nathalie Mallette

    Nathalie Mallette

    Rose "La Poune" Ouellette

Overview

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.

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6.4 / 10
7 Reviews
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