A joinery instructor at a rehab center refuses to take a new teen as his apprentice, but then begins to follow the boy through the hallways and streets.
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Morgan Marinne | ... |
Francis
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Isabella Soupart | ... |
Magali
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Nassim Hassaïni | ... |
Omar
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Raoul
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Félicien Pitsaer | ... |
Steve
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Rémy Renaud | ... |
Philippo
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Annette Closset | ... |
La Directrice du Centre
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Fabian Marnette | ... |
Rino
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Pierre Nisse | ... |
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Stephan Barbason | ... |
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David Manna | ... |
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Abdellah Amarjouf | ... |
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Jimmy Deloof | ... |
Dany
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Anne Gerard | ... |
La Mère de Dany
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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? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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FrenchRelease Date:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$585, 30 May 2003, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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Archipel 35, Les Films du Fleuve, Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) See more »
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`Rosetta', the previous movies made by the `brothers' - as Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne are referred to in Belgium - was great. What makes `Le Fils' even more enthusiasting is that the authors have now reached a point of perfection where they can tell us a sophisticate story which deals with some of the most devastating feelings we could face; but still, they treat the subject with an amazing simplicity and humanity. I could only compare this movies with some pieces of music by Charlie Haden: essential.