Released Date:
1999-11-12
Languages:
French
Countries:
France, Switzerland, Italy
Runtime:
118 min
IMDB Ratings:
7.2 (749 Reviews)
Director:
Otar IosselianiOtar Iosseliani (scenario)
Nicholas is the eldest son of a wealthy suburban family, whose businesswoman mother makes deals from a helicopter and has an affair with her business partner. His cheerful, alcoholic father, on the other hand, is reduced to a prisoner in his room with his devoted dog and electric train set. Unbeknownst to his parents, Nicholas works as a window cleaner and dish washer in a Parisian cafe. He is also in love with the daughter of another cafe's owner, who, however, has an abusive boyfriend. One night, Nicholas sneaks a few drunken drifters into his family wine cellar and his father unexpectedly takes a liking to the stranger.
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