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The House by the Sea

2017 · Movie · 107 min · ★ 6.5 · 80% critics

Drama

By a little bay near Marseille lies a picturesque villa owned by an old man. His three children have gathered by his side for his last days. It’s time for them to weigh up what they have inherited of their father’s ideals and the community spirit he created in this magical place. The arrival, at a nearby cove, of a group of boat people will throw these moments of reflection into turmoil.

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Details
Original title
La Villa
Years
2017
Release date
2017-11-29
Language
French
Runtime
107 min
Critic score
80/100
TMDB rating
6.5/10 (125 votes)

Themes

  • refugee
  • southern france
  • nostalgia
  • grief
  • family

Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Guédiguian