Max (2013)
Directed by Stéphanie Murat

Film Synopsis

Toni, a small-time crook, still hasn't come to terms with the loss of his beloved wife.  Now he leads a pretty miserable existence, despite the comfort his darling six-year-old daughter Max brings him in abundance.  With Christmas approaching, Toni sinks deeper into depression and wonders if he is ever going to regain his zest for living.  His low spirits have not gone unnoticed by his daughter, who decides to cheer him up by offering him a very special present.

Thinking that a replacement wife is just what her unhappy daddy needs, Max goes out and engages the services of an attractive young prostitute named Rose whom she meets by chance in the street.  Toni is somewhat taken aback by this unusual gift but, keen not to appear ungrateful, he welcomes the unfamiliar young woman into his home.  Good intentions have a habit of going somewhat awry, and on this occasion Max's gesture of good will turns out to have some very unexpected consequences...