Film

Les Déferlantes

2013 · 1h 39m · Drama · Romance · TV Movie

IMDb

6.7

Holed up in a small Normandy town, Louise hides from her ghosts as she looks after grumpy old Theo, the retired lighthouse keeper who shares her passion for ornithology. As she wanders the twisted shores, observing birds and people alike, Louise also keeps track of old Florelle, another broken soul who searches the beaches, seemingly waiting for the crashing waves to return something to her. Observing the locals' reactions to Lambert's return, the heir of a family lost at sea, Louise is intrigued by his past but, at the same time, attracted to him. As their relationship deepens, they start to unravel the web of secrets that have haunted the small village for decades. Together, they struggle to uncover the truth that could set them both free.

Sylvie Testud

Louise

Bruno Todeschini

Lambert

Daniel Duval

Théo

Bulle Ogier

Florelle

Éva Ionesco

Lili

Yannick Renier

Tristan

Laure Killing

Lola Naymark

• Éléonore FaucherScreenplay · Director
• Laurent VachaudScreenplay
• Claudie GallayNovel
• Nicolas BlancProducer
• Robert GuédiguianProducer
• Blanche GuichouProducer
• Pierric Gantelmi d'IlleDirector of Photography
• Joële Van EffenterreEditor
• Gigi AkokaCasting

Release date

September 12, 2013

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Drama, Romance, TV Movie