A grandpa with a grudge, a stolen kid, and thugs in pursuit—Québécois revenge served ice-cold.
This crime drama concerns Guillaume (Jacques Godin), who has just finished serving 10 years in prison for a crime he never committed. Now he is out seeking revenge against his old "buddy" who lied on the stand and put him in jail. He brings along his young granddaughter and drives like a maniac as he nears his destination. That sets three brutish thugs on his tail, anxious to corner him and end his days behind the wheel. So while Guillaume is chasing down his betrayer, he is being chased in turn. It's not a formula for continued good health.
Acting
Jacques Godin's weathered, simmering rage carries every frame.
Direction
Lamothe's economical chase structure maximizes tension on minimal budget.
Director
Arthur Lamothe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Arthur Lamothe was better known for documentaries; this rare fiction feature was shot on a shoestring in rural Québec with mostly non-professional supporting cast.
The film captures a specific 1980s Québécois working-class desperation rarely exported—Godin's performance was reportedly inspired by real ex-convicts Lamothe interviewed for prior documentaries.
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