Uncle Charles

2012 · 98 min · FR · 4.8 (41 votes)

Dir. Étienne Chatiliez · Starring Eddy Mitchell, Valérie Bonneton, Alexandra Lamy, Arnaud Ducret, Sophie de Fürst, Thomas Solivérès · Music Jean-Michel Bernard

Comedy

Diagnosed with an incurable illness, Charles, a rugby tycoon who has made a fortune in New Zealand prints an ad in his hometown looking for his sister that he's not seen in fifty years. A notary clerk, believing that Charles has a terminal illness responds to Charles' search for heirs claiming to be his sister. Charles finds that he was misdiagnosed and returns to France to meet his long lost sister.

VIBE

A charmingly offbeat dramedy about unexpected family reunions and the absurdity of life. It balances poignant moments with lighthearted humor, creating a warm, reflective, and ultimately hopeful viewing experience.

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