The Grocer's Son

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The Grocer's Son

2008

1h 36m

Drama

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A young man returns to his village to help his father.

Critics Consensus

A noteworthy performance by Eric Guirado makes this gently pastoral film a moving coming-of-age story.

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Cosmo Landesman

The Times (UK)

04/28/2009

4/5

Written and directed by a newcomer, Eric Guirado, this is a delightful coming-of-age film that quietly explores the hidden tensions in family life.

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

04/24/2009

3/5

A little predictable in places, but explores family relationships with pathos and perception.

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David Jenkins

Time Out

04/24/2009

3/6

It's a small, well-rounded movie that you'd be hard pressed to find fault with, achieving its modest goals with subtle aplomb while whipping up humour and empathy from Antoine's rapport with his doddery clientele.

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Sarah Manvel

Critic's Notebook

08/09/2018

What every single person in this film does is treat the other adults as adults. Seeing it done so consistently emphasizes how rare it is to see this not only on screen, but also in real life.

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

01/27/2012

B

Irish Times

06/05/2009

3/5

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Synopsis

A young man returns to his village to help his father.

Director: Eric Guirado
Producer: Miléna Poylo, Gilles Sacuto
Screenwriter: Eric Guirado, Florence Vignon
Production Co: TS Productions, Centre national de la Cinématographie
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 2008, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 2, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $276.5K
Runtime: 1h 36m

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