Summary
Although Alfred is able to talk to his mother, he becomes mute whenever
anyone else speaks to him. This affliction has blighted his life,
preventing him from winning Suzanne, the woman he has long loved.
One day, he decides to adopt a child, in the hope that this may resolve
all of his problems. But, after weeks of nervous waiting, Alfred
is surprised when he doesn’t see a child waiting for him at the
station. The only person there is an old man with a suitcase...
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Credits
- Director: Delphine Gleize
- Script: Delphine Gleize
- Photo: Crystel Fournier
- Music: Arthur H.
- Cast: Artus de Penguern (Alfred), Darry Cowl (Jules K.), Esther Gorintin (La mère d’Alfred), Valérie Donzelli (Suzanne), Rolande Kalis (L’assistante sociale)
- Country: France
- Language: French
- Runtime: 86 min
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