Seducing Doctor Lewis (2003)

In the heart of Québec, concealed by the embrace of the sea, lies the once thriving fishing village of Ste-Marie-La-Mauderne. Years of hardship have left its proud inhabitants shackled to the lifeline of welfare checks, their vibrant past a dwindling memory and the prospect of a brighter future, a distant dream. Among them is the stoic Germain Lesage, resisting the lure of city life despite his wife Hélène's longing for change. In this desolate landscape, the Mayor, Réal Fournier, tirelessly attempts to resurrect the town's fortunes, but his efforts are thwarted by an ironic prerequisite: a resident doctor, a condition imposed by M. Dupré, a businessman considering the town as a potential site for his new factory. In a daring bid to revive their beloved town, Germain and his comrades, Henri Giroux and Yvon Brunet, launch a desperate mission to entice a doctor to their remote village. Their audacious plan yields a promising prospect: Dr. Christopher Lewis, a young plastic surgeon from Montréal, ensnared in their net through a twist of fate and a slice of police persuasion. The townsfolk, armed with collected intelligence and unyielding determination, endeavour to create a perfect world for Dr. Lewis, even if it means fabricating a cricket match or conjuring up a Festival de Beef Stroganoff, all the while cloaking their impoverished reality with a veil of enchantment. The challenge is monumental: to make the reluctant doctor believe he has stumbled upon paradise in a dinghy, while juggling the ever-increasing demands of the capricious M. Dupré. As the villagers orchestrate their grand deception, they must navigate a sea of subterfuge, ethical dilemmas and potentially heartbreaking sacrifices. Can they restore the soul of Ste-Marie-La-Mauderne or will their dreams of redemption dissolve as swiftly as the morning mist? In Seducing Doctor Lewis, the charm of an underdog story collides with the power of community spirit, painting a compelling portrait of resilience, hope, and a sprinkling of seductive trickery.

Seducing Doctor Lewis is a comedy movie featuring Réal Bossé and directed by Jean-François Pouliot.

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