The Well Digger's Daughter
Watch TrailerIt's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Fille du puisatier |
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Daniel Auteuil |
| Runtime | 107 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (184 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Daniel Auteuil
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Daniel Auteuil
Pascal Amoretti
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey
Patricia Amoretti
Kad Merad
Félipe Rambert
Sabine Azéma
Marie Mazel
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
André Mazel
Nicolas Duvauchelle
Jacques Mazel
Émilie Cazenave
Amanda Amoretti
Marie-Anne Chazel
Nathalie
Jean-Louis Barcelona
Clerk
Coline Bosso
Isabelle Amoretti, daughter of Pascal
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