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.
Director and cast
- Denise Filiatrault Director
- Pascale Bussières as Alys Robi
- Michel Barrette as Napoléon "Paulo" Robitaille
- Serge Postigo as Oliver Guimond
- Denis Bernard as Lucio Agostini
- Noémie Yelle as Alys Roby, adolescente
- Johanne-Marie Tremblay as Bertine Robitaille
- Adèle Reinhardt as Rosanna
- Lise Dion as Manda
- Nathalie Mallette as Rose "La Poune" Ouellette
- Chantal Baril as Juliette Pétrie
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