Life Is a Long Quiet River
Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La vie est un long fleuve tranquille |
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Étienne Chatiliez |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (457 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.
The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.
A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.
Director: Étienne Chatiliez
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.
🎭 Cast
Benoît Magimel
Momo Groseille
Valérie Lalande
Bernadette Le Quesnoy
Catherine Hiegel
Josette
Daniel Gélin
Docteur Mavial
Hélène Vincent
Madame Marielle Le Quesnoy
André Wilms
Monsieur Jean Le Quesnoy
Christine Pignet
Madame Groseille
Maurice Mons
Monsieur Groseille
Catherine Jacob
Marie-Thérèse
Tara Römer
Million Groseille
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