The House by the Sea (2017)

In the captivating drama, The House by the Sea (2017), we find Angèle Barberini, a seasoned actress of sixty summers, reluctantly returning to her childhood villa nestled in a picturesque creek near Marseille. Two decades prior, the villa's serene surroundings were shattered by a traumatic event, prompting Angèle to swear never to return. Yet, circumstances conspire to break her vow as her father, Maurice, succumbs to a stroke, leaving him in a vegetative state with no hope of revival. Welcomed by her two brothers, the bitterness-soaked retiree Joseph, and Armand, the guardian of the local restaurant, Angèle finds herself back in a world she hoped to forever leave behind. As the trio grapples with the grim reality of their father's condition, they are faced with the daunting task of determining the fate of the family villa and the restaurant. However, the specter of their shared past is not so easily dismissed. As they navigate the murky waters of their present predicament, they are constantly pulled back by the riptide of their history. The House by the Sea is a poignant exploration of family bonds, personal trauma, and the passage of time, all set against the backdrop of a breathtaking Mediterranean landscape.

The House by the Sea is a drama movie featuring Ariane Ascaride and directed by Robert Guédiguian.

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