Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Michael Caine | ... | Matthew Morgan | |
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Michelle Goddet | ... | Madame Dune (as Michèle Goddet) |
Jane Alexander | ... | Joan Morgan | |
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Serge Hollogne | ... | Funeral Home Man #1 (as Serge Hologne) |
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Fred Fuchs | ... | Funeral Home Man #2 |
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Yohan Guignard | ... | Policeman #1 |
Dieter Rupp | ... | Policeman #2 | |
Gillian Anderson | ... | Karen Morgan | |
Christelle Cornil | ... | Sandwich Salesgirl #1 | |
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Alix Poisson | ... | Sandwich Salesgirl #2 |
Clémence Poésy | ... | Pauline Laubie | |
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Louis-Julien Petit | ... | Sleeping Student on Bus (as Julien Petit) |
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Thierry Angelvy | ... | Rude Passenger |
Justin Kirk | ... | Miles Morgan | |
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Deshaun Strong | ... | Kyle Morgan (voice) |
Matthew Morgan is a retired American professor in his eighties, a widower. He lives in Paris and speaks no French. Since his wife's death, he's marking time. His curiosity is piqued when he meets Pauline Laubie, half his age, a dance instructor. She's also a solitary person, but wants the connection of family. She believes she's found that in Matthew, and she attends to him during a hospitalization. When his two adult children arrive from the U.S. to check on their father, they are certain Pauline is a gold digger, and she's confounded by the distance between father and children. The daughter heads home, the son remains. Is there any way that Pauline fits in? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
I felt compelled to write something about this title. I was initially confused by Mr Morgan's accent, which is probably the only reason this is a 9 and not a 10. This film is beautiful in every way, the story, the characters and the setting. The subject matter is quite sad, but I still felt a warm glow in my heart at the end. The French setting also adds to the sophisticated feel of this movie, giving a perfect backdrop to a complicated and endearing love story. This film is a cuddle up with a "loved one" classic. The pace is good too, slowly meandering through Mr Morgan's life after he lost his wife; subtly showing his struggle as he closes himself off from the world. You feel there is little hope until, a young dancer, opens up a crack and lets light back into his life. Anyone who likes a less conventional love story will adore this film.