The Well Digger's Daughter (2011)

In the picturesque landscapes of Provence, on the cusp of World War I, stands Pascal Amoretti, a salt-of-the-earth well-digger, draped in the cloak of widowhood. Raising his five daughters single-handedly, he cherishes one above all - Patricia, the only one blessed with a Parish finishing school education. In a world teetering on the edge of change, Pascal dreams of a humble, yet secure future for his cherished Patricia, encouraging his fellow laborer, the earnest Félipe Rambert, to court her. However, destiny weaves a convoluted web as Patricia's path crosses with Jacques, the dashing, womanizing son of a wealthy general store owner, Mazel. A thrilling motorbike ride home under the starlit Provence sky sows the seeds of an unexpected romance, culminating in a concealed pregnancy. As the clouds of war loom ominously, both Jacques and Félipe are summoned for military service, leaving Patricia alone to bear the weight of her secret. On leave, a heartbroken Félipe discovers the truth, yet his love for Patricia remains unscathed, leading him to propose. Simultaneously, news arrives that Jacques has gone missing in action. Mazel's family, faced with the reality of their son's indiscretions, adamantly refuses to acknowledge the child, forcing Pascal to make a heart-wrenching decision. As the 1930s southern France breathes in the bitter-sweet air of honour, love, and sacrifice, Pascal is caught in a swirling storm of familial duty and parental love. The Well Digger’s Daughter paints a vivid canvas of emotion and resilience, as Patricia and her father navigate the complex labyrinth of societal norms, war, and the unyielding power of love.

The Well Digger's Daughter is a drama movie featuring Daniel Auteuil.

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