Wandering Streams

Wandering Streams

2010 · 94 min · FR · 6.1 (20 votes)
Dir. Pascal Rabaté · Starring Daniel Prévost, Bulle Ogier, Hélène Vincent, Philippe Nahon, Julie-Marie Parmentier, Bruno Lochet · Music Alain Pewzner
ComedyDrama

Emile is a 70-ish former horticulturalist who once raised bonsai trees "because they don't take up too much room." Indeed, his whole existence is safe and uneventful to a fault, somewhat juiced by friendship with raucous fishing companion Edmond. Still, they trade pleasantries rather than confidences -- so Emile is shocked when it turns out his elderly pal watches porn, paints nudes and shags women who are his contemporaries that he meets online.

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A quiet, observational film about the unexpected depths and hidden passions that can exist beneath a placid surface. It feels like a warm cup of tea on a cool afternoon, with a gentle, wry humor that sneaks up on you.

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