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The House by the Sea

The House by the Sea

20176.51h 47m

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.

Directed by Robert Guédiguian
Written by Robert Guédiguian, Serge Valletti
Produced by Marc Bordure, Robert Guédiguian
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Top Cast

Ariane Ascaride

Ariane Ascaride

Angèle Barberini

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Joseph

Gérard Meylan

Gérard Meylan

Armand

Jacques Boudet

Jacques Boudet

Martin

Anaïs Demoustier

Anaïs Demoustier

Bérangère

Robinson Stévenin

Robinson Stévenin

Benjamin

Yann Trégouët

Yann Trégouët

Ivan

Geneviève Mnich

Geneviève Mnich

Suzanne

Fred Ulysse

Fred Ulysse

Maurice

Diouc Koma

Diouc Koma

The Officer

Themes & Keywords

refugeesouthern francenostalgiagrieffamily

About The House by the Sea

The House by the Sea is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of refugee, southern france, nostalgia, grief, family. Directed by Robert Guédiguian, it stars Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Gérard Meylan. 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.

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