Good Riddance
Thirteen-year-old Manuelle lives with her mother and younger brother in a remote Canadian settlement. The girl assumes the role of protector of their fragile world, desperately trying to shield the family from invasions of the outside world, whether it's a pesky neighbor or her own uncle vying for her mother's attention. Her love for her mother morphs into obsession, and her safeguarding methods grow increasingly harsh and ruthless. Tension mounts within the isolated house, where childish devotion takes on dark, destructive forms.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les bons débarras |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Francis Mankiewicz |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Guy Lefrançois's film is a slow-burning psychological thriller where the greatest danger comes not from outside, but from an overheated child's soul. Marie Tifo is magnificent as Manuelle, whose love borders on tyranny.
What lingers after the credits is a ruthless study of familial isolation and how an innocent need for security can warp into something suffocating and perilous. The film leaves a residue of unease and questions about the limits of protection. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Francis Mankiewicz
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The oppressive silence of the woods, cramped rooms, the scent of pine and childish fear.
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