Dreamchild

Dreamchild

2020 · 107 min · FR · 5.6 (28 votes)
Dir. Raphaël Jacoulot · Starring Jalil Lespert, Louise Bourgoin, Mélanie Doutey, Jean-Marie Winling, Nathan Willcocks, Rio Vega
DramaRomance

François and Noémie run a sawmill in the mountains not far from the Swiss border. François has taken over his family's business, making him the fourth generation. He dreams of having a child. After years of failed fertility assistance, they give up on having a baby of their own and turn to adoption. But then François meets Patricia, new to the neighborhood. They begin a passionate affair. Soon after, Patricia gets pregnant.

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A quiet, introspective drama about unspoken desires and the weight of tradition. It feels like a slow, deep breath in a remote, beautiful landscape, exploring the quiet desperation of longing and the complex nature of love and family.

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