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Staying Vertical(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-08-24
52%
81 Votes
Time: 1h 38m
Overview:
Screenwriter Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Staying Vertical
Top 7 Billed Cast
Damien Bonnard
Léo
India Hair
Marie
Raphaël Thiéry
Jean-Louis
Christian Bouillette
Marcel
Basile Meilleurat
Yoan
Laure Calamy
Mirande
Sébastien Novac
Producteur
Video Trailer Staying Vertical
Video: Staying Vertical - Official US Trailer HD
Staying Vertical - Official US Trailer HD
'Staying Vertical' Q&A | Alain Guiraudie | NYFF54
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Staying Vertical - Official US Trailer HD - Trailer
'Staying Vertical' Q&A | Alain Guiraudie | NYFF54 - Featurette
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