Leonie (2010)

Leonie (2010)

A mother's courage and a clash of cultures inspire the artist that transcends both 2010-11-20 Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America 132 Min. PG-13
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Overview

In the lush tradition of the glorious films of Merchant and Ivory, comes the true life story of Leonie Gilmour (Emily Mortimer), whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of her son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows into the world renown artist, Isamu Noguchi.

Cast

中村獅童 is Yone Noguchi
Yone Noguchi
原田美枝子 is Umeko Tsuda
Umeko Tsuda
Jan Milligan is Isamu Noguchi
Isamu Noguchi
竹下景子 is Setsu Koizumi
Setsu Koizumi
Kelly Vitz is Ailes Gilmour
Ailes Gilmour
Nichole Hiltz is Ethel Ames
Ethel Ames
Jay Karnes is Dr. Rumely
Dr. Rumely