L'homme de chevet

Nov 18 2009 N/A 1h 32m
Drama, Romance

Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.

Plot

Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.

Written by

Eric Holder, Alain Monne, Nathalie Vailloud

Directed by

Alain Monne

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Thelma Films, Cine Nomine

Languages

Français

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,445
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA