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In 1856, fresh from life with nuns in an orphanage school, Alexina Barbin comes to a coastal village in La Rochelle to teach the village girls. She is deeply religious. She shares the classroom and a bedroom with the young and vivacious Sara, with whom she falls in love. Alexina has another secret: her gender is mysterious. She and Sara begin a scandalous love affair, but Alexina seeks marriage and social acceptance. She discloses her secrets to the village priest, to her mother, to the bishop, and to the bishop's physician. After the church and court rule on her petition, marriage to Sara becomes Alexina's sole purpose and hope.
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How long is The Mystery of Alexina?
The Mystery of Alexina has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed The Mystery of Alexina?
The Mystery of Alexina was directed by René Féret and released in 1985.
What genre is The Mystery of Alexina?
The Mystery of Alexina is a Drama film (1985).
Who stars in The Mystery of Alexina?
The cast of The Mystery of Alexina includes Philippe Vuillemin, Valérie Stroh, Véronique Silver, Bernard Freyd, Marianne Basler.
What is the TMDB rating for The Mystery of Alexina?
The Mystery of Alexina has a TMDB rating of 4.6/10 based on 10 votes.
