Mark of an Angel (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mark of an Angel is a 2008 drama starring Catherine Frot as Elsa Valentin, Michel Aumont and Héloïse Cunin. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- France 2 Cinéma
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mark of an Angel About?
The premise of Mark of an Angel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the midst of a bitter divorce and a fierce custody fight, Elsa Valentin becomes fixated on a charming little girl, Lola (Héloïse Cunin). What starts as curiosity soon turns into an obsession, and Elsa finds any excuse to stay near the child. As Lola’s mother, Claire, grows increasingly uneasy, Elsa confesses she believes Lola is her own daughter, heightening the psychological tension.
Mark of an Angel Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- paris france
- pharmacist
- stalker
- house for sale
- baby swap
- death of baby
- obsession
- depression
- voyeurism
- swimming pool
- spying
- motherly instinct
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- loss of daughter
- ice skating
- harassment
- accident
- based on true story
- separated parents
- marital separation
- grief
- pregnant bride
- reference to cluedo
- past catching up
- divorce
- dream
- dance
- bathtub
- searching for the truth
- pharmacy
- nosebleed
- mother daughter relationship
- insanity
- little girl
- lie
- instinct
- identity
- haunted by the past
- family relationships
- drowning
- dead daughter
- cafe
- 2000s
Mark of an Angel Cast & Characters
Catherine Frot leads the cast as Elsa Valentin, with Michel Aumont as Alain Valentin and Héloïse Cunin as Lola.
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Catherine Frot as Elsa Valentin - Michel Aumont as Alain Valentin
- Héloïse Cunin as Lola
- Arthur Vaughan-Whitehead as Thomas
Also Starring in Mark of an Angel
· 22 more- Sandrine Bonnaire Claire Vigneaux
- Wladimir Yordanoff Bernard Vigneaux
- Michèle Moretti Colette
- Antoine Chappey Antoine
- Mehdi Nebbou Le policier
- Pascal Elso L'homme du bar
- Sarah Stern La vendeuse
- Zacharie Chasseriaud Jérémy
- Sophie Quinton Laurence
- Marie-Julie Baup L'infirmière
- Safy Nebbou Le client de la pharmacie
- Clémentine Yelnik Anna
- Geneviève Rey-Penchenat Mme Corlet
- Eric Gallienne Le danseur
- Alexandre Delamadeleine Le serveur
- Isabelle Siou Une amie
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- Marie Montegani Catherine
- Nouma Bordj La caissière
- Michel Saint-Jean Un ami
- Cédric Kerguillec Le marié
- Cyril Gomez-Mathieu Le barman
- Marie-Claire Sadler La prof de danse
Mark of an Angel Plot Summary
What happens in Mark of an Angel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Elsa Valentin gives birth to a daughter in a hospital, but the baby is reportedly lost to a fire. Seven years pass, and she and her husband are headed for divorce as they battle over custody of their 12-year-old son, Thomas. The split intensifies the emotional stakes, and Elsa’s longing for her missing child begins to bleed into every interaction with her ex and their family.
Full summary
The whole story of Mark of an Angel, scene by scene
Mark of an Angel Box Office
Mark of an Angel grossed $5.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- International
- $5.9M
How Well Do You Know Mark of an Angel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Mark of an Angel Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Das Zeichen des Engels - Glaubt an ihre Intuition” and “L'Empreinte”.
- Also known as
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- Das Zeichen des Engels - Glaubt an ihre Intuition
- L'Empreinte
- Angel of Mine
- Das Zeichen des Engels
- Το Σημάδι ενός Αγγέλου
- След ангела
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Movies Like Mark of an Angel
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Angel of Mine, Impasse of Two Angels and Angel.
Mark of an Angel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Mark of an Angel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mark of an Angel?
Mark of an Angel runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Mark of an Angel released?
Mark of an Angel was released on June 13, 2008.
Who is in the cast of Mark of an Angel?
Mark of an Angel stars Catherine Frot as Elsa Valentin, Michel Aumont as Alain Valentin and Héloïse Cunin as Lola, among 26 credited actors.
How much did Mark of an Angel make at the box office?
Mark of an Angel grossed $5.9 million worldwide.
Does Mark of an Angel have a post-credit scene?
No. Mark of an Angel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mark of an Angel in?
The original language of Mark of an Angel is French.
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