According to Deadline, Oscar winner Anna Paquin (The Piano) and Transparent alum Trace Lysette have signed on along with Academy Award nominees Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April, Sharp Objects) and Adriana Barraza (Babel) to star in Italian director Andrea Pallaoro’s upcoming drama film titled Monica.
Monica is being described as a family drama film that will explore themes of abandonment, aging, acceptance, and redemption.
With that in mind, we are very excited to introduce Monica to the global market,” Brian O’Shea of The Exchange said in a statement.
The film will be directed by Andrea Pallaora, who co-wrote the screenplay with Orlando Tirado.