Cassy

Cassy

103 mins | Drama | May 1, 2019

Cassy, 9, is obsessed, silent, angry. Recently, she lost her mother to a mysterious accident. Her turmoil clashes with that of her father, a violent man who treats women like objects. While the little girl rediscovers a kind of happiness thanks to a kind vocal instructor, the father’s behaviour grows increasingly erratic. Childhood and grieving confront some hot-button issues when sexual harassment, violence and homophobia enter the scene. Natacha Mitrani, the director’s daughter, is heartbreaking in the challenging role of Cassy.

Cassy

103 mins | Drama | May 1, 2019

Cassy
Cassy, 9, is obsessed, silent, angry. Recently, she lost her mother to a mysterious accident. Her turmoil clashes with that of her father, a violent man who treats women like objects. While the little girl rediscovers a kind of happiness thanks to a kind vocal instructor, the father’s behaviour grows increasingly erratic. Childhood and grieving confront some hot-button issues when sexual harassment, violence and homophobia enter the scene. Natacha Mitrani, the director’s daughter, is heartbreaking in the challenging role of Cassy.
Producers Verorev Films
Original title Cassy
Directors Kevin Halgand, Noël Mitrani
Writers Noël Mitrani

Cast

Natacha Mitrani

as Cassy

Ayana O'Shun

as Maya

Stéphane Krau

as Karl, le père de Cassy

Olivier L'Ecuyer

as Le patron et ami de Karl

Mario Simard

as L'ami de Maya

Mélody Minville

as La défunte Hélène

Valérie Leclair

as La première gardienne

Emilia Charron

as Le seconde gardienne

Anik Georgeault

as L'amie de Cassy

Mélanie Elliott

as Une collaboratrice de Karl

Felicia Shulman

as La femme au parc

Veronika Leclerc Strickland

as Une collègue de Karl

Kevin Halgand

as Un employé

Louise Babin

as Une employée

Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho

as Le galeriste