
Pauline is a 'little girl of 66 years old'. She is intellectually disabled and been cared after by her sister Martha. When Martha dies, her two younger sisters, Paulette and Cecile have to make a decision on the best place for Pauline to be looked after. Neither of them is ready to take care of her. Paulette has a shop to look after and Cecile has her Albert. But according to Martha's last will, her fortune will only be divided in three equal parts if one of the sisters looks... (Full plot summary below)
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Pauline is a 'little girl of 66 years old'. She is intellectually disabled and been cared after by her sister Martha. When Martha dies, her two younger sisters, Paulette and Cecile have to make a decision on the best place for Pauline to be looked after. Neither of them is ready to take care of her. Paulette has a shop to look after and Cecile has her Albert. But according to Martha's last will, her fortune will only be divided in three equal parts if one of the sisters looks after Pauline. If they decide to take her to an institution, Pauline will be the only heir.
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| Palo Alto WeeklyJeanne AufmuthGenerates powerful emotions without the aid of unexpected twists or significant conclusions. |
| PopMattersSarah D'AmbruosoThe film is ultimately about as inspiring as a Hallmark card. |
| New York TimesA.O. ScottA subtle, poignant picture of goodness that is flawed, compromised and sad. |
| Globe and MailRay ConlogueAlthough there's nothing profound about Pauline and Paulette, it does have a few memorably sly digs at the kinds of things we believe to be profound. |
| Toronto StarPeter HowellThe acting in Pauline And Paulette is good all round, but what really sets the film apart is Debrauwer's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons. |
| Dallas Morning NewsCharles EalyA worthwhile glimpse into how humans can begin to become whole. |
| Film Journal InternationalDavid NohDebrauwer handles the story with such feeling and understanding that you quickly come to, not just like, but love these characters. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatLovely Beligian film about a mentally challenged sixty-six year old woman who tutors all those around her in wide-eyed wonder. |
| Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaSimple, poignant and leavened with humor, it's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceThe film hinges on its performances, and both leads are up to the task. |