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In the movie "Skin of Man, Heart of Beast," we delve into the unsettling world of a fragmented family, shaken by the unexpected return of a prodigal son. After a fifteen-year void, Coco reappears into the heart of his ancestral clan, his presence a ripple disrupting the calm waters of their existence. His arrival stirs mixed feelings among the family members: Aurélie, a wide-eyed five-year-old, anticipates the unknown man with innocent affection, while Christelle, the older, cautious sister, views his reappearance with a wary eye, foreseeing a chain of events that could shake their world.
The adults remain oblivious, whether by choice or inability, to the looming storm. Francky and Alex, Coco's brothers, along with their mother, the steadfast pillar of the family, are all blind to the brewing tempest. Yet, when an unforeseen tragedy strikes, their struggle for survival echoes the desperate flutters of insects trapped within a closed jar.
In the midst of their summer peace, the family find themselves grappling with the aftermath of Coco's intrusion and the inevitable explosion of the clan. But in the depth of this darkness, a question lingers - could this disintegration be a necessary precursor to a brighter dawn? The movie artfully explores the paradoxical duality of destruction and creation, capturing the essence of human resilience in the face of adversity.
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Skin of Man, Heart of Beast is a drama movie directed by Hélène Angel.
Skin of Man, Heart of Beast is currently streaming on Mubi.