“Coulier delivers a bleak and solid drama that, in contrast with his heroes, becomes poignantly emotional”
Vassilis Economou - Cineuropa
festivals & awards
New Directors, San Sebastián Film Festival 2017
synopsis
In the cold waters of the North Sea, Leon Broucke falls overboard his fishing boat right before his eldest son’s eyes, Jean. The old man slips into a deep coma, leaving his son behind with a huge debt and the responsibility of the family business. The absence of his father sets off an aftershock of conflicts between him and his two brothers. Francis is torn between his family and he is leaving with his secret lover. William returns home to escape his life of crime and redeem himself. Desperate to build a future for his 8-year-old son, Jean turns to his brother's criminal past.
info
genre
Drama
country
Belgium, Netherlands, France
running time
91’
produced by
De Wereldvrede – Belgium
in co-production with
Halal Pictures – Netherlands
Chevaldeuxtrois – France
directed by
Gilles Coulier
written by
Gilles Coulier, Tom Dupont
sales
Wide
