
Le Beau Serge
A stark, slow-burning return to a wintry village, heavy with disappointment and quiet desperation, yet stubbornly hopeful.
- Overview
- After long absence, a man returns to his hometown only to find his best friend has become an alcoholic.

A stark, slow-burning return to a wintry village, heavy with disappointment and quiet desperation, yet stubbornly hopeful.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 2 | |
| Horror | 1 | |
| Humour | 2 | |
| Realism | 9 | |
| Romance | 3 | |
| Tension | 5 | |
| Darkness | 7 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 8 |
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