When Nénette (Josiane Balasko) discovers the identity of her father in a letter she quickly goes off in search of him. But instead of finding her father she is met by her half-brother Paul (Michel Blanc). Paul a bitter man who gave up his dream to take over his father’s pharmacy business is less than thrilled at the arrival of his ‘embarrassing’ half-sister. After refusing to take her in he soon gets a taste of his own medicine. Under the influence of a potent drug for one day Paul is generous happy and sensitive. The next morning ... however once the drug has worn off his nasty side comes back... [show more]
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Josiane Balasko directs and stars in this offbeat French feature following the fortunes of a woman who sets out in search of her extended family. Though Nénette (Balasko) is now 60 years old a birth defect means that she is classed with a mental age of eight. Nénette retains the happy, carefree demeanour of an eight-year-old, though the loss of her mother, who has cared for her since birth, threatens the comfort and security of her life when plans are made to put her into a retirement home. Reluctant to leave behind her way of life and a beloved pet tortoise, Nénette sets out in search of her father but instead finds her half-brother Paul Bérard (Michel Blanc), a world-weary pharmacist who isn't quite sure what to make of his sibling...
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Josiane Balasko directs and stars in this offbeat French feature following the fortunes of a woman who sets out in search of her extended family. Though Nénette (Balasko) is now 60 years old a birth defect means that she is classed with a mental age of eight. Nénette retains the happy, carefree demeanour of an eight-year-old, though the loss of her mother, who has cared for her since birth, threatens the comfort and security of her life when plans are made to put her into a retirement home. Reluctant to leave behind her way of life and a beloved pet tortoise, Nénette sets out in search of her father but instead finds her half-brother Paul Bérard (Michel Blanc), a world-weary pharmacist who isn't quite sure what to make of his sibling...
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