Heading South

2005, Drama, 1h 47m

83 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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As touching as it is disturbing, Heading South is an unconventional exploration of desire and longing, with superb performances and direction. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Three older women -- Ellen (Charlotte Rampling), a university professor from New England; Brenda (Karen Young), a housewife from Georgia; and Sue (Louise Portal), a blue-collar Canadian -- descend upon a Haitian resort in a lusty haze. Hoping to escape from dissatisfaction and loneliness, the women repeatedly hire handsome local men for casual sex. But, when Brenda begins to develop feelings for gigolo Legba (Ménothy Cesar), the sudden appearance of honest emotion throws the trio into turmoil.

Cast & Crew

Charlotte Rampling
Ellen
Karen Young
Brenda
Louise Portal
Sue
Ménothy Cesar
Legba
Lys Ambroise
Albert
Laurent Cantet
Director
Laurent Cantet
Writer
Robin Campillo
Writer
Caroline Benjo
Producer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Simon Arnal
Producer
David Reckziegel
Co-Producer
John Hamilton
Co-Producer
Valerie Lonergan
Co-Producer
Pierre Milon
Cinematography
Robin Campillo
Film Editing
Denis Sperdouklis
Costume Design
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