Leonie

Hisako Matsui
2010-11-20

A mother's courage and a clash of cultures inspire the artist that transcends both
5.7
132 min

In the lush tradition of the glorious films of Merchant and Ivory, comes the true life story of Leonie Gilmour (Emily Mortimer), whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in search of art and freedom. A tender and inspiring story of a remarkable woman who nurtures the amazing artistic talent of her son who has only one way to succeed and one person to guide him, as he grows into the world renown artist, Isamu Noguchi.

Cast

Name Character Team
Emily Mortimer Leonie Goutbreak
Shido Nakamura Yone Noguchi Unowned
Christina Hendricks Catherine Goutbreak
Mieko Harada Umeko Tsuda Unowned
Jan Milligan Isamu Noguchi Unowned
Keiko Takeshita Setsu Koizumi Unowned
Kazuko Yoshiyuki Kiku Unowned
Kelly Vitz Ailes Gilmour Unowned
Nichole Hiltz Ethel Ames Unowned
Jay Karnes Dr. Rumely Unowned
Marco St. John Routolo Unowned
Mary Kay Place Albiana Unowned
Takashi Kashiwabara Michihiko Kawada Unowned
Lisa Mackel Smith Art Buyer Unowned