''Lullaby for Pi'' is a 2010 Canadian
drama film
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written and directed by Benoit Philippon in his
feature directorial debut
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. The film stars
Rupert Friend
Rupert William Anthony Friend (born October 1981) is a British actor. He first gained recognition for his roles in ''The Libertine (2004 film), The Libertine'' (2004) and ''Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont'' (2005), both of which won him awards for ...
,
Clémence Poésy
Clémence Guichard (born 30 October 1982), known professionally as Clémence Poésy (), is a French actress and fashion model. After starting on the stage as a child, Poésy studied drama and has been active in both film and television since 19 ...
, and
Forest Whitaker
Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. His accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Best Actor Award at the ...
.
Plot
An unusual courtship begins when a musician, who is still grieving the death of his lover, meets a quirky artist.
Cast
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Rupert Friend
Rupert William Anthony Friend (born October 1981) is a British actor. He first gained recognition for his roles in ''The Libertine (2004 film), The Libertine'' (2004) and ''Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont'' (2005), both of which won him awards for ...
as Sam
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Clémence Poésy
Clémence Guichard (born 30 October 1982), known professionally as Clémence Poésy (), is a French actress and fashion model. After starting on the stage as a child, Poésy studied drama and has been active in both film and television since 19 ...
as Pi
*Matt Ward as William
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Forest Whitaker
Forest Steven Whitaker (born July 15, 1961) is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. His accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Best Actor Award at the ...
as George
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Sarah Wayne Callies
Sarah Wayne Callies is an American actress. She is known for starring as Sara Tancredi in Fox's ''Prison Break'', Lori Grimes in AMC's '' The Walking Dead'', and more recently, as Birdie Nicolletti in ABC's '' The Company You Keep''. She ha ...
as Josephine
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Colin Lawrence as Jack
*Dewshane Williams as Mo
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Charlie Winston as himself
References
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Canadian drama films
French drama films
2010 directorial debut films
2010 films
Films produced by Christine Vachon
2010 drama films
English-language Canadian films
English-language French films
2010s English-language films
2010s Canadian films
2010s French films
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