Ben, newly rendered an incomplete quadriplegic after a devastating swimming pool accident, is admitted to a rehabilitation center. He enters a world shared with other patients—tetraplegics, paraplegics, victims of traumatic brain injuries, including one man who has lived with disability since childhood. Their existence is defined by a grueling daily struggle to reclaim the most basic functions: moving a finger, gripping a fork. While some painstakingly regain slivers of mobility, others face the stark verdict of a lifelong condition. Amid the anguish, impotence, and despair, something tenacious takes root: a fragile camaraderie and a stubborn, defiant hope that becomes their essential sustenance.
| Year | 2017 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Mehdi Idir |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (623 votes) |
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The film deftly sidesteps cheap sentimentality, framing rehabilitation as a series of microscopic, Herculean victories and bitter setbacks. Its humor is dark, bone-dry, and as vital as a gasp of air.
What lingers after the credits is a profound respect for the quiet, daily heroism of reclaiming one's own body and identity. It's a challenging yet ultimately uplifting testament to the resilience of the human connection. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mehdi Idir
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