The Old Lady Who Walked in the Sea

The Old Lady Who Walked in the Sea

1991 · 98 min · FR · 5.4 (25 votes)
Dir. Laurent Heynemann · Starring Jeanne Moreau, Michel Serrault, Luc Thuillier, Géraldine Danon, Pratapan Nagaratnam, Darmaraja Ravi · Music Philippe Sarde
ComedyCrimeDrama

A con artist couple takes a young, handsome petty thief under their wing, but jealousies flare when the woman develops an interest in him.

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This feels like a sophisticated, darkly comedic dance of manipulation and desire. It's a sensual, character-driven exploration of power dynamics and jealousy, unfolding with a cynical wit. The atmosphere is sleek and subtly dangerous, perfect for those who appreciate a sharp, dramatic interplay of human flaws.

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