Leonie 2010

Overview

Leonie is a 2010 drama film directed by Hisako Matsui and starring Emily Mortimer, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Shidô Nakamura, and Christina Hendricks. The true life story of Leonie Gilmour spans continents, wars, and cultures, embodying courage and passion in the search for art and freedom. This tender and inspiring narrative follows a remarkable woman who nurtures the artistic talent of her son, Isamu Noguchi, as he grows into a world-renowned artist. Leonie objects to Rumely, stating that Isamu is destined to be an artist, and the boy is soon seen neglecting his medical studies in favor of drawing. A mother's courage and a clash of cultures inspire the artist that transcends both. The film runs for two hours and twelve minutes and received a PG-13 rating, with a United States release date of March twenty-second, two thousand thirteen.