(Les Sagards)

Content: Mehdi, 17, is sentenced to perform hours of community service for a minor offense. He arrives in Auvergne where he must serve his sentence - six weeks with a taciturn lumberjack, Abel Vagnier, owner of a sawmill which he operates alone with Tonton, a former wrestler. Abel, overwhelmed, accepts the placement of Mehdi, who discovers work, the countryside and life the hard way, the shock is harsh. He finds himself immersed in a universe where his bearings no longer apply. Communication, initially difficult, is slowly established despite everyone's failings...

Countries:

France

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

83 minutes

Year:

2000

Directors:

Dominique Ladoge

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Production companies:

CNC,

PROCIREP

Actors:

Mehdi

Abel Vagney

Tonton

Marie

L'Educateur

Crews:

Writer

Sound

Producer

Sound Mixer

Music