Scene of the Crime (1986)

In the heart of an eerie forest, a 13-year-old lad is ensnared by a fugitive convict, who instructs him to return with money by sundown. The boy, obedient to the stranger's demands, is ambushed by the escapee's accomplice, sparking a chilling murder. Through a twist of fate, a peculiar alliance is formed between the murderer and the boy's unsuspecting mother. This gripping narrative unfolds over four tension-filled days, punctuated by the boy's poignant first communion. In the backdrop, the estranged parents are thrown together, their interactions tinged with the grandmother's optimistic dreams of reconciliation. The grandfather, oblivious to the drama, yearns for the simplicity of a fishing trip. Meanwhile, the school's chaplain grows increasingly irked by the boy's antics, adding another layer of complexity to the story. As the tale reaches its climax, the convicts' mutual girlfriend storms in, brandishing a firearm, and plots their daring escape to the exotic land of Tangier. The narrative takes an unexpected turn as the mother makes some surprising choices, tying together the loose ends of this captivating tale. The movie, 'Scene of the Crime,' is a riveting exploration of human dynamics and courage in the face of fear, told through an unpredictable series of events.

Scene of the Crime is a drama movie featuring Catherine Deneuve and directed by André Téchiné.

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