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The Sense of Wonder

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A widow with two small children takes in a stranger after she comes close to crushing him with her car. After learning that he has mental issues, she believes they can help each other in many ways.
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Uri Klein Haaretz 01/10/2018
Caution doesn't prevent the movie from sliding into realms of kitsch, even if it's a kitsch that tries to disguise its tracks beneath a cinematic veneer of gentleness. Go to Full Review José Martín El antepenúltimo mohicano 11/02/2016
3/5
A film where the fascinating chemistry of its main characters stand out, as well of the subtle way to tell a sentimental story that leaves such a sweet taste in the viewer. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post 10/27/2016
Everything in The Sense of Wonder may be just a little too good to be true, but it's intelligent escapism. Go to Full Review Luis Fernando Galván En Filme 10/21/2016
2.5/5
An unoriginal story about of a widow that "returns to life", exhausted by the daily difficulties. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Fernando Santoyo Tello Cinema Movil 10/21/2016
A pleasant experience with an excellent photography and a great cast of actors. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mabel Salinas Cine Premiere 10/21/2016
3/5
A simple and beautiful love story where charm and warmth overflows. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alain E @AlainE Oct 20 Sorry but I cannot stay for the duration. Too predictable; but educational. A single woman, especially a young widow with two children, can hit an eligible man with her Volvo, just not too hard. This gives a new meaning to the expression: hitting on someone. See more William B 07/19/2024 A lovely movie about meeting people who think in different ways, then finding out you're not so different after all. See more Peggy H 06/01/2024 My husband and I are both retired Special Ed. Teachers. We both have had experience working with persons with Autism and Asperger's. This movie accurately portrays what bring on the "spectrum" can be like and we admire the actors for doing such a great job. The story is poignant and credible. We wondered if it was based on an actual event. Finding a comfort level where skills can blossom is what every Special Ed. Teacher hopes to see happen for such students. We know of many success stories ourselves. We highly recommend this movie. See more Alexandra H 05/20/2024 Enjoyable movie with beautiful cinematography and terrific acting! See more Le W 08/23/2023 37-year-old woman, widowed, mother of two. That sounds hard enough. The Angle of the movie is really refreshing and healing. The meeting between Louise and Pierre, it's kind of crazy. Why Pierre has a sudden crush on Louise. There is no process of getting along between the two people, and Pierre has a good feeling and a sense of security for Louise. Pierre's autistic. He should have a stress reaction to being hit by a car, but he's looking at flowers. These are the things that movies don't make sense. Healing type is still very strong, if there are difficulties in life, after watching this movie really want to stick to it, do not give up, there will always be a solution. Pierre and Louise's love, as a whole, was too much of a surprise. See more Read all reviews
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Éric Besnard

Director

Virginie Efira

Louise Legrand

Benjamin Lavernhe

Pierre

Lucie Fagedet

Emma Legrand

Hervé Pierre

Jules

Hiam Abbass

Dr. Mélanie Ferenza
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Movie Info

Synopsis A widow with two small children takes in a stranger after she comes close to crushing him with her car. After learning that he has mental issues, she believes they can help each other in many ways.
Director
Éric Besnard
Producer
Patrice Ledoux, Michel Seydoux
Screenwriter
Éric Besnard
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 7, 2019
Runtime
1h 40m
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