Summit Circle
Rejeanne and Gilles are a married couple whose devastating setbacks--she is laid off from her job and he suffers a debilitating stroke--only begin to fester in the face of corporate greed and personal struggles when they attempt to start over in a new neighborhood.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Contre toute espérance |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Bernard Émond |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (9 votes) |
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Director Stéphane Langevin constructs the film on a stark contrast between intimate, almost documentary-like scenes within the apartment and the cold, impersonal reality of hospitals and social services. He explores how personal tragedy is compounded by societal mechanisms that can swiftly turn a person into a burden.
What lingers after the credits is a profound, quiet empathy for the characters' silent struggle. The film’s power lies in its refusal to offer easy catharsis, instead presenting a stark portrait of resilience. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Bernard Émond
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🎭 Cast
Guylaine Tremblay
Réjeanne Poulin
Guy Jodoin
Gilles Dubuc
Gildor Roy
Claude
René-Daniel Dubois
Lieutenant Allard
Serge Houde
Jean-Pierre Deniger
Annick Bergeron
Superviseure de Canaworld
Jasmine Dubé
Propriètaire de la Maison
Éveline Gélinas
Gérante World Mart
Josée Guindon
Orthophoniste
Carmen Sylvestre
Madame Lefevre
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