The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
Sébastien owns a book shop and has literary ambitions of his own. He befriends Joseph, an established novelist whose work he admires. But when Joseph is killed on his doorstep, Sébastien discovers a mysterious manuscript left behind. Sasha, Sébastien’s only child, witnesses Joseph’s death, and the effects run deep. She finds herself drawn to the author’s son Sidney, and starts a relationship with him. As the two grow closer, she discovers that her father is hiding something. Sidney, feeling betrayed by Sasha, threatens to expose Sébastien to get justice for his father’s memory. But his relentless pursuit for the truth leads him to uncover a tragic family secret from which he was protected… until now.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Key crew
- Rémi DufresneWriter
- Kelly-Anne BonieuxWriter
- Ariane Louis-SeizeWriter
- Alexis Fortier-GauthierDirector
- Maxim RheaultDirector
- Francis FortinDirector
Cast
- Martin DesgagnéSébastien Pelletier
- Lysandre MénardSasha
- Iannicko N'DouaSidney
- Fayolle JeanJoseph Fontaine
Themes
quebechaitimontreal, canadaauthorbook store