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Life Is a Long Quiet River

Life Is a Long Quiet River

1988, Movie, 1h 30min

Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.

Country: France

Director:

Étienne Chatiliez

Cast:

Benoît Magimel,

Patrick Bouchitey,

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Critic John Minion

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With elements of a Gallic John Waters filtered through the bile of Bunuel, it's hardly surprising that 'Life' has been a monster hit in France...

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