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Rooney Mara's Paris Thriller: Love, Loss, and Danger
7 May
Summary
- Rooney Mara stars as Maris, exploring love through her son.
- The film delves into a complex mother-son relationship.
- Maris's dark past and violent potential challenge her connections.

Rooney Mara is set to star as Maris, a deeply complex character grappling with her capacity to feel love through her relationship with her estranged ten-year-old son, Maxy. The film, titled Quest For Love, sees Maris and Maxy settling in Paris's Marais neighborhood.
Maris, who was raised around her recently deceased father's euthanasia work, struggles with her emotions. While she explores human connection with Maxy, who intensely craves her love, her nocturnal activities suggest a hidden violence.
Her relationship with an old flame, Alex, intensifies as he grows closer to Maxy. This rekindled romance culminates in Maris facing a dangerous decision between her son and her past.
The project was developed through a Screen Ireland and Luxembourg Film Fund initiative for female filmmakers. WME Independent is handling North American sales, with Hanway managing international distribution.