The Baby

2023 · 93 min · FR · 6.2 (75 votes)

Dir. Guillaume Nicloux · Starring Fabrice Luchini, Mara Taquin, Maud Wyler, Veerle Baetens, Lucas Van den Eynde, Viv van Dingenen · Music Ludovico Einaudi

Drama

Joseph learns that his son and his companion have just perished in an accident. They were expecting a child via a surrogate mother in Belgium. What will become of their future baby? Is Joseph the legitimate grandfather? Carried by the promise of this birth which will prolong the existence of his son, the sexagenarian goes to meet the young Flemish woman with a fierce and indomitable character.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply moving exploration of loss and the unexpected paths to new beginnings. It's a tender, character-driven journey through grief, hope, and the complex bonds that define family, all wrapped in a quietly powerful emotional landscape.

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