The Island Bird
In a village somewhere on Reunion Island, Nelson, 10, dreams of being a singer and has signed up for Star Kids.Her friend Mia, accompanied by her little brother Zizou, decides to find a coach for her to help her prepare for the competition.His choice fell on Pierre Leroy, singer coming from Paris on a singing tour in a hotel by the sea, where Nelson's mother works.
- Director
- Gérard Jugnot
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In a village somewhere on Reunion Island, Nelson, 10, dreams of being a singer and has signed up for Star Kids. Her friend Mia, accompanied by her little brother Zizou, decides to find a coach for her to help her prepare for the competition. His choice fell on Pierre Leroy, singer coming from Paris on a singing tour in a hotel by the sea, where Nelson's mother works. But the current does not pass between Pierre, lonely and disillusioned, and Nelson, proud and obstinate. Will their one thing in common, the love of singing, be strong enough to bring them together and heal their wounds?
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- Release date
- Dec 21, 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
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- Language
- French
- Country
- France
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