All of a Sudden

Marie-Lou Fontaine manages a nursing home in the suburbs of Paris, where she attempts to implement a care philosophy based on dignity and listening. She faces opposition from her staff while trying to establish these innovative methods. Her life changes after meeting Mari Morisaki, a Japanese theater professional battling a terminal illness. Through a deep bond of mutual support, the two women work together to challenge systemic limitations and transform the facility into a place of humanity.

This drama was directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, who also wrote the screenplay with Léa Le Dimna. This production follows his previous works, including Asako I & II, Drive My Car, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, Evil Does Not Exist, and GIFT. The film features a cast of 24 credited performers, led by Virginie Efira as Marie-Lou Fontaine and Tao Okamoto as Mari Morisaki, alongside Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Kodai Kurosaki, Jean-Charles Clichet, and Marie Bunel.

A co-production between Germany, Belgium, France, and Japan, the film was produced by companies including ARTE France Cinéma and Bitters End. With a runtime of 196 minutes, the movie has been received positively by viewers, earning a rating of 7.9/10 on TMDB based on 50 votes.