Thomas (Bruno Todeschini) is slowly dying. Having come to terms with his fate, he retreats to the coastal home of his childhood to await the end. His impending death sends quiet shockwaves through those around him – most profoundly affecting his estranged brother Luc (Eric Caravaca) – forcing both men to confront their past and reconsider the course of their lives.
DIRECTED BY PATRICE CHÉREAU
FRANCE | 2003 | FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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