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Gabrielle (2013)

Gabrielle is a young woman with Williams syndrome who has a contagious joie de vivre and an exceptional musical gift. Since she met her boyfriend Martin, at the recreation centre where they are choir members, they have been inseparable. However, because they are "different," their loved ones are fearful of their relationship. As the choir prepare for an important music festival, Gabrielle does everything she can to gain her independence. As determined as she is, Gabrielle must still confront other people's prejudices as well as her own limitations in the hope of experiencing a love far from the "ordinary".

  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gabrielle Marion-RivardGabrielle Marion-RivardGabrielle
  • Photo of Alexandre LandryAlexandre LandryMartin
  • Photo of Mélissa Désormeaux-PoulinMélissa Désormeaux-PoulinSophie
  • Photo of Vincent-Guillaume OtisVincent-Guillaume OtisRemi
  • Photo of Benoît GouinBenoît GouinLaurent
  • Photo of Sébastien RicardSébastien RicardRaphael
  • Photo of Marie GignacMarie GignacMartin's mother
  • Photo of Isabelle VincentIsabelle VincentGabrielle's mother
  • Photo of Robert CharleboisRobert CharleboisRobert Charlebois
  • Photo of Véronique BeaudetVéronique BeaudetEmmanuelle

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