Carefree retired teacher Tom and his new partner Iona have run away to start a new life together in the South of France, but when Tom’s estranged son shows up unannounced with his girlfriend Adèle, the past begins to catch up with them.

Passing Through

7.0 (2 votes)• 2022• 106m•Released

Drama

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Carefree retired teacher Tom and his new partner Iona have run away to start a new life together in the South of France, but when Tom's estranged son shows up unannounced with his girlfriend Adele, their past traumas begin to catch up with them. Adele, who was raised in a cult where she was both worshipped and abused, allows her own emotional sacrifices to become the catalyst for others to heal.

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Languages: English, French

Director: David Walter Hall

Starring Cast: Mark Little, Angela Koo, Sam Baker Jones, Lilit Lesser, Helen Buday, Thierry Patrac

Cast

Mark Little

Tom

Angela Koo

Iona

Sam Baker Jones

Matthew

Lilit Lesser

Adele

Helen Buday

Janet

Thierry Patrac

Father

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