PLOT : When Philippe, a once-celebrated opera composer struggling to find inspiration, is suddenly tasked with caring for his eccentric teenage niece Simone after the death of her grandmother, his orderly world is turned upside down. Simone, rebellious and imaginative, arrives with little more than her sharp wit—and her pet skunk, her inseparable companion. As Philippe tries to balance composing his long-awaited comeback opera with his new role as guardian, the unlikely pair clash at every turn. Yet through their differences, they begin to uncover a shared sense of loss, creativity, and longing for connection. In the harmony between chaos and melody, they might just find the music they’ve both been searching for.
Yan Lanouette Turgeon. Yan Lanouette Turgeon is a Québecois filmmaker celebrated for his distinct visual style and nuanced storytelling. A graduate of the Institut national de l’image et du son (INIS), he began his career as an editor before transitioning to directing. His debut feature Roche papier ciseaux (2013), produced by Roger Frappier, earned critical acclaim for its gripping narrative and striking cinematography, establishing him as one of Québec’s most promising directors. Turgeon’s subsequent works, including Mlle Bottine and several award-winning short films, continue to explore themes of identity, family, and redemption with emotional depth and cinematic precision.
Length 1h 51min
Year 2024
Cast
Antoine Bertrand, Marguerite Laurence, Marilyn Castonguay, Mani Soleymanlou,
Distribution Criterion Pictures
Production Les Productions La Fête Inc., Attraction