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All of A Sudden (FCP 2026)

All of A Sudden (FCP 2026)

突緣其來 (FCP 2026)

One night. Two strangers. A lifetime of questions.

8.0/10 Great 58 votes

Released
10 Oct 2026
Runtime
196 min
Original title
急に具合が悪くなる
Language
ja

Drama

The verdict

Audiences rate it 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB across 58 votes — a strong score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 196 minutes.

What it is about

Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy named "humanitude", which is rooted in active listening and respecting residents' dignity, despite strong resistance and disagreement from some of her staff. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will profoundly reshape her path and perspective on the world. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to make the impossible possible.

 

Best Actress Award, Cannes Film Festival

 

 

What to expect

Ryusuke Hamaguchi directs this 196-minute Japanese drama, adapted from a novel. Virginie Efira plays Marie-Lou, the head of an elder-care facility trying to introduce a care philosophy called "humanitude" against staff pushback; her life shifts when she meets Mari (Tao Okamoto), a theatre director with cancer. The movie won Best Actress at Cannes. It screens in Japanese with English and Chinese subtitles. Hong Kong release is 10 October 2026. At over three hours, the runtime is a commitment. The audience score is 8.0 from 58 votes.

Trailer

Cast

  • Virginie Efira Marie-Lou Fontaine
  • Tao Okamoto Mari Morisaki
  • Kyozo Nagatsuka Goro Kiyomiya
  • Kodai Kurosaki Tomoki Kubodera
  • Jean-Charles Clichet Olivier
  • Marie Bunel Sophie
  • Romain Cottard Damien
  • Marie Denarnaud Laurence
  • Gabriel Dahmani Djibril
  • Sephora Pondi Adidja
  • Heidi Becker-Babel Marion
  • Lazare Gousseau Claude
  • Rose Bourdon Stéphanie
  • Jérôme Chappatte Philippe Murano
  • Geneviève Emanuelli Micheline

Crew

  • Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi
  • Screenplay Ryusuke Hamaguchi
  • Screenplay Léa Le Dimna
  • Original Music Composer Samuel Andreyev
  • Director of Photography Alan Guichaoua
  • Editor Azusa Yamazaki
  • Producer David Gauquié
  • Producer Julien Deris
  • Producer Kosuke Oshida
  • Producer Yuji Sadai
  • Producer Renan Artukmac
  • Producer Jean-Luc Ormières
  • Producer Hiroko Matsuda
  • Producer Joseph Rouschop
  • Executive Producer Emir Külal Haznevi
  • Executive Producer Mike Downey
  • Producer Charlotte Dauphin
  • Producer Bettina Brokemper

Common questions

How long is the movie and is there an intermission?
The runtime is 196 minutes. No intermission is mentioned, so plan for a straight three-hour-plus sitting.
What language is it in and are subtitles available?
Japanese, with English and Chinese subtitles. No dubbed version is listed.
Is it suitable for children?
No certificate is listed, but the subject matter (dementia, cancer) and the length make it an adult-oriented movie.
Is it playing in IMAX or any premium format?
No premium formats are mentioned. Given the dialogue-driven nature, a standard screening should be fine.

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