The Good Son (2001)

In the pulsating heart of Paris, we find Luc, a teenage boy burdened with responsibilities far beyond his years. He navigates a life overshadowed by his mother Liliane's profession as a prostitute, all while trying to provide a semblance of normalcy for his naive younger brother, Paul. Luc's existence is painted with strokes of disillusionment, a silent cry echoing in the labyrinth of adolescence. A seemingly innocent desire from Paul to connect with their grandmother in Nord-pas-de-Calais triggers an unexpected chain of events, catapulting the fragmented family into a vacation in the north of France. This journey signifies a bittersweet reunion: Liliane with her long-estranged mother, and Luc and Paul with their seldom-seen grandmother. As the salty breeze of the northern beaches caresses their lives, Luc encounters Manu(el), a charismatic stranger who weaves a tapestry of lessons for Luc. Through the prism of Manu's wisdom, Luc explores the contours of love, life, joy, teenage angst, and the profound bonds of friendship. The Good Son is a poignant chronicle of a dysfunctional family's attempt to find harmony amidst chaos, and a young boy's quest for understanding in a world that often makes little sense.

The Good Son is a drama movie featuring Jérémie Lippmann and directed by Irène Jouannet.

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