Route 132 (2010)

Two old friends and small-time crooks embark on a crime spree, but take an unexpected detour that could lead them down the road to redemption.

Director:

Louis Bélanger

Writers:

Louis Bélanger, Alexis Martin

Stars:

François Papineau, Alexis Martin, Sophie Bourgeois

2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
François Papineau	...	Gilles Michaud
Alexis Martin	...	Bob
Sophie Bourgeois	...	Mélanie
Andrée Lachapelle	...	Alberta
Gilles Renaud	...	Curé de St-André
Janine Sutto	...	Grand mère Carmelle
Gary Boudreault	...	Sergent Michaud
Clémence DesRochers	...	Madame Déziel
Benoît McGinnis	...	Damien
Alice Morel-Michaud	...	Petite Maude
Bobby Beshro	...	Pompier Jean-Pierre
Roger La Rue	...	Préposé
Sonia Vigneault	...	Monique Déziel
Francesca Barcenas	...	Katherine
Roger Léger	...	Militaire Armande

Storyline

Two old friends and small-time crooks embark on a crime spree, but take an unexpected detour that could lead them down the road to redemption.

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Plot Keywords:

crime spree | redemption | road movie | male nudity | death of son | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

French

Release Date:

10 January 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Demande à ceux qui restent

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinémaginaire Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Route 132 appeals to a Quebec audience

I saw the world premiere of Route 132, directed by Louis Belanger at the Montreal World Film Festival. Gilles (Francois Papineau) runs away from Montreal following the death of his son Gabriel. His unlikely accomplice is an old friend from school Bob (Alexis Martin), himself a petty thief. The duo set out on a journey along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. They have no money so they take to robbing banks and the church (a la Jean Val Jean). Gilles is haunted by memories of his son & his childhood memories of time spent in the region. The resulting travelogue is of interest to Quebecers, who consider this territory their backyard and escape from the city. I found the script weak and the acting, at times, uneven.