Summaries

Élise's family fractures when her mother departs. Coco immerses himself in car repairs, Benoît withdraws, their father adrift. Élise becomes the unifying force during a trans-formative summer surrounded by nature's splendor.

Summer 1966. It's time to enjoy the summer holiday, total freedom. Teenage Élise discovers that the sudden departure of her mother completely disrupts the family. Her brother Coco seeks solace in the garage, building a super racing car. Her youngest brother Benoît throws himself into his own inner world. The father seems absolutely knocked out by the situation. Élise decides to take control of her family, in an eloquent attempt to save them. With the assistance of flourishing nature around her, she stands on the threshold of an incomparable summer.—Warsaw Film Festival

Details

Keywords
  • truck
  • bathtub
  • television
  • teenage girl in swimwear
  • mother abandons daughter
Genres
  • Drama
Release date May 1, 2008
Countries of origin Canada
Language French
Filming locations Beloeil, Québec, Canada
Production companies ARTE Equinoxe Productions

Box office

Budget $4350000
Gross worldwide $68130

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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