Summary
When he learns of the death of his older brother Richard, Thomas sets
out for Marseilles to identify the body. Having collected his
brother’s possessions, he returns to their home town, hoping to recall
their earlier life together. Here, Thomas insinuates himself into
the company of Richard’s friends, whilst keeping his own identity a
secret. As he does so, he begins to bring his brother back to
life, although not all the memories are pleasant ones...
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Credits
- Director: Eric Caravaca
- Script: Eric Caravaca, Laurent Perreau, Arnaud Cathrine (novel)
- Photo: Céline Bozon
- Music: Grégoire Hetzel
- Cast: Eric Caravaca (Thomas), Julie Depardieu (Jeanne), Vincent Rottiers (Lucas), Maurice Bénichou (Jospeh), Maurice Garrel (Gilbert), Nathalie Richard (Suzanne), Rémi Martin (Richard), Michelle Goddet (Employée morgue), Olivier Guéritée, Fred Messa (Real astate agent), Jérôme Petament (Le gendarme), Stephen Salvati (Himself)
- Country: France
- Language: French
- Runtime: 85 min
- Aka: The Passenger
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