The Well Digger's Daughter

A sun-dappled, tender period romance that aches with family pride and social shame before melting into forgiveness.

Directed by

Daniel Auteuil

Genres

Romance, Drama

Starring

Daniel Auteuil, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Kad Merad

Overview

It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, love, class, parenthood

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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