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Les deux hémisphères de Lucca

Original title: Los dos hemisferios de Lucca
  • 2025
  • TV-14
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.6K
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Les deux hémisphères de Lucca (2025)
Determined to help her son, who has cerebral palsy, Bárbara takes her family to India for an experimental treatment.
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Determined to help her son, who has cerebral palsy, Bárbara takes her family to India for an experimental treatment.Determined to help her son, who has cerebral palsy, Bárbara takes her family to India for an experimental treatment.Determined to help her son, who has cerebral palsy, Bárbara takes her family to India for an experimental treatment.

  • Director
    • Mariana Chenillo
  • Writers
    • Bárbara Anderson
    • Mariana Chenillo
    • Javier Peñalosa
  • Stars
    • Bárbara Mori
    • Juan Pablo Medina
    • Hernán Mendoza
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.6K
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    • Director
      • Mariana Chenillo
    • Writers
      • Bárbara Anderson
      • Mariana Chenillo
      • Javier Peñalosa
    • Stars
      • Bárbara Mori
      • Juan Pablo Medina
      • Hernán Mendoza
    • 18User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Bárbara Mori
    Bárbara Mori
    • Bárbara
    Juan Pablo Medina
    Juan Pablo Medina
    • Andrés
    Hernán Mendoza
    Hernán Mendoza
    • Dr. Ibarra
    Bill Rogers
    Bill Rogers
    • Dr. Jaramillo
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Sean Burgos
    Sean Burgos
    • Alberto Lizarraga
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Joe Hernandez
    Joe Hernandez
    • Dr. Jose Ibarra
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Julián Tello
    • Lucca
    Alejandra Corman
    Alejandra Corman
    • Compañera Editorial
    Ari Brickman
    Ari Brickman
    • Jaramilo
    Danish Husain
    Danish Husain
    • Dr. Kumar
    Paloma Alvamar
    • Nayelli
    Mai Elissalt
    • Directora de Kinder
    Abhinav Grover
    • Venkatesh
    Diana Mercado Armenta
    • Diana Maestra Lucca
    Adonay Cabrera
    • Enfermero
    Tamara Salamonovitz Rivadeo
    • Asistente Editorial
    Guillermo Quintanilla
    • Bernardi
    Bélen Chávez
    • Enfermera
    • Director
      • Mariana Chenillo
    • Writers
      • Bárbara Anderson
      • Mariana Chenillo
      • Javier Peñalosa
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    6samabc-31952

    Great performances. A World of Hope with an Unconventional Treatment: Cytotron by an Indian Scientist

    This is a heart-wrenching drama that tells a true story of a family's journey to seek experimental treatment for their son Lucca, who suffers from severe pediatric cerebral palsy. The movie is based on the book The Two Hemispheres of Lucca by Barbara Anderson and follows the family's trip to India in search of a miracle cure.

    As I watched this movie, I found myself deeply invested in the story of a young boy's journey with cerebral palsy. The film focuses on Lucca's treatment using the Cytotron device. I had never heard of this innovative therapy before and was fascinated by its potential to improve Lucca's condition. The film's portrayal of the treatment's effects was both poignant and thought-provoking. While the scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of Cytotron treatment for cerebral palsy is limited, the movie portrays the family's hopes and struggles as they explore this unconventional therapy.

    For those unfamiliar, the Cytotron is a medical device that utilizes electromagnetic fields to treat various conditions, including cancer, inflammation, and neurological disorders. Developed by Dr. Rajah Vijay Kumar, founder of Scalene Cybernetics Limited, the Cytotron has been patented in several countries, including the US, Europe and China. It emits a specific range of electromagnetic frequencies that interact with cells and tissues, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. This non-invasive therapy is believed to stimulate cellular regeneration, modulate the immune system and enhance the body's natural healing processes.

    Barbara Mori's performance as Lucca's mother is outstanding, conveying the depth of a parent's love and devotion. The entire cast delivered powerful performances, making it easy to become fully immersed in the story.

    The film's pacing is somewhat uneven with few plot threads feeling rushed and underdeveloped. Despite these flaws, it is a powerful and emotional film that is worth watching for its thought-provoking theme and outstanding performances. I found a deep sense of connection to the characters' struggles and triumphs.

    While the Cytotron treatment may be relatively unheard of and unconventional, the movie sparks important conversations about how promising this treatment is. This is a moving and inspiring film that sheds light on the challenges faced by families with children with special needs. A good watch. Watch Lucca's World, a Spanish film dubbed in English, available on Netflix.
    8raphaelyegles

    Lucca's World: An Ode to Unconditional Love - A moving journey of devoted parents

    Lucca's World is a poignant film that plunges viewers into the world of unconditional love and courage in the face of adversity. It tells the story of two Mexican parents whose son, Lucca, was born with neurological disabilities. With great sensitivity, the film illustrates their daily struggle, their unshakable energy and their constant hope to see their son cured.

    A journey of sacrifice and hope Lucca's family faces enormous financial challenges, but that doesn't stop them from seeking solutions to improve their son's health. Their quest takes them to Bangalore, India, where they decide to try a new treatment called Cytotron. This bold choice is further proof of their unwavering dedication and willingness to sacrifice everything for Lucca's well-being.

    Inspiring characters The film's characters are played with great authenticity, paying tribute to the strength and resilience of Lucca's parents. Each actor brings a touching depth and humanity to his or her role, capturing the complex nuances of parental love and personal sacrifice. Lucca, for his part, is admirable in his determination and gradual evolution towards recovery.

    A message of hope and positivity Lucca's World is much more than just a film; it's a feel-good movie that reminds us that love and acceptance are the keys to recovery.
    3thoresenhege

    "A Missed Opportunity - Emotionally Distant and Overlong"

    This film takes on a deeply emotional subject-a couple navigating the challenges of having a child with cerebral palsy after a traumatic birth. While the premise has the potential to be powerful and moving, the execution falls flat. The pacing is slow, the storytelling lacks urgency, and the characters feel distant, making it difficult to connect with their struggles.

    Instead of drawing the audience into an intimate, emotional journey, the film keeps them at arm's length. The dialogues often feel unnatural, and key moments that should evoke strong emotions come across as lifeless. There is little to no character development, making it hard to invest in their hardships. The lack of nuance in the performances and direction further weakens the film's impact.

    What could have been a heartfelt exploration of resilience, love, and adaptation ends up feeling uninspired and overly drawn out. It lacks both depth and intensity, leaving the story forgettable rather than thought-provoking. A subject this important deserves a much stronger and more engaging film.
    7sastryml

    Emotioally appealing saga

    In these days of plethora of mediocre shows and movies poured on you all round the OTT space, and you browse through nonchalantly alloting not more than 10 minutes per flick, Lucca was a pleasant surprise. You connect with the true-to-life characters. However much the narration may have been manipulated to fit into movie format, it is based on a true story.

    Actors did well, especially the lead. Director deserves a pat for portraying the character of Lucca so realistic.

    The voiceover was outright bad prompting me to bring down the rating. Dialogues too were no match to the powerful story.

    I am not sure about the medical authenticity and relevance of the highlighted treatment. But the redtape, the foulness, and the greed prevalent in the medical world incapacitating the good work of few individuals is more than true.
    8nairabh

    Inspiring movie showcasing journey of sacrifices, love and hope. a must watch

    A true story and also based on a book named two hemispheres. This emotional drama is based on a Mexican couple who is determined to help their son who has cerebral palsy .

    With all debt and high risk journey they take their son Lucca to India (bangalore) for a experimental treatment.

    The film focuses on LUCCAS treatment using the Cytroten device which was invented by Dr Kumar from bangalore.

    Do Google Cytroten device you will get more info.

    The movie talks about their unconditional love, their sacrifices and their commitment to help their child with disabilities .

    The family faces so many challenges like money, travel, treatment issues, their jobs etc but they never give up and always had faith that things will be fine and there is always hope ,always light and always love A very emotional and inspiring movie .the main actors have played the role with so much intensity especially the mothers character played by Barbara Mori A must watch ..highly recommend everyone to watch this movie.

    It's available on Netflix #netflixmovies #netflixandchill #netflixrecommendation #moviereview #LuccasWorld #Netflix.

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      The passport stamp is dated 29 July 2017, but Bárbara appears to be using an iPhone 12 Pro or a newer model, identifiable by its triple-camera setup.

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2025 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los dos hemisferios de Lucca
    • Production company
      • Woo Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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