The House by the Sea

Nov 29, 2017

1h 47m

★ 6.5

Overview

By a little bay near Marseille lies a picturesque villa owned by an old man. His three children have gathered by his side for his last days. It’s time for them to weigh up what they have inherited of their father’s ideals and the community spirit he created in this magical place. The arrival, at a nearby cove, of a group of boat people will throw these moments of reflection into turmoil.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo

France 3 Cinéma

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Cast

Angèle Barberini

Ariane Ascaride

Joseph

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Armand

Gérard Meylan

Martin

Jacques Boudet

Bérangère

Anaïs Demoustier

Benjamin

Robinson Stévenin

Ivan

Yann Trégouët

Suzanne

Geneviève Mnich

Maurice

Fred Ulysse

The Officer

Diouc Koma

Young Refugee

Haylana Bechir

Refugee Child 1

Ayoub Oaued

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