The Son

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-10-09

Languages:

French

Countries:

Belgium, France

Runtime:

99 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (6601 Reviews)

Director:

Jean-Pierre Dardenne Luc Dardenne

Genres:

Drama Mystery

Cast:

Olivier Gourmet Morgan Marinne Isabella Soupart Nassim Hassaèni

Writer:

Jean-Pierre Dardenne

Luc Dardenne

Fullplot:

Olivier - meticulous, careful, even-handed - teaches carpentry at a vocational school in Liège. He's asked to take on Francis, 16, a new student. He declines the request then begins to watch, even spy on, the new lad. Olivier knows something. Later that day, he's visited by Magali, his ex-wife, who tells him that she's remarrying and is pregnant. Olivier seems to follow instinctive responses: "why today?" he demands of Magali; he continues to follow Francis; he changes his mind about enrolling the youth. What's the history between the two? After that becomes clear, what is it Olivier will do? Is this precise and measured carpenter in control of himself?

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