Un 32 août sur terre

Feb 11 1999 Not Rated 1h 28m
Drama, Romance

After escaping unscathed from a car accident, photo model Simone decides that having a baby is the only way to give her vacant life some meaning. She asks her best friend Philippe to get her pregnant, and he reluctantly agrees, on the condition that they conceive somewhere in a desert, so they leave Montréal on a 24-hour round-trip to Salt Lake City to find a suitable spot.

Plot

Young Simone is involved in a near fatal car crash, and as she questions her mortality, she also decides to have a baby. Her candidate for a father is her best friend Phillipe who happens to be seeing someone. He agrees, as long as they conceive in Salt Lake City, in the desert. The trip teaches many lessons about love, solitude, and self-discovery.

Written by

Denis Villeneuve

Directed by

Denis Villeneuve

Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

Max Films

Languages

Français, English

Awards

2 wins & 8 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,897
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA