La Villa
- Drama
By a little bay near Marseille lies a picturesque villa owned by an old man. His three children have gathered by his side for his last days. It’s time for them to weigh up what they have inherited of their father’s ideals and the community spirit he created in this magical place. The arrival, at a nearby cove, of a group of boat people will throw these moments of reflection into turmoil.
The House by the Sea is a 2017 French drama directed by Robert Guédiguian that explores family legacy and community values. Set in a picturesque villa near Marseille, the film follows three adult children gathering at their father's side during his final days, only to have their introspection disrupted by the arrival of migrants at a nearby cove. Now available to stream, this thoughtful character study examines inheritance—both material and ideological—against the backdrop of contemporary social tensions.
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Ariane AscarideAngèle Barberini
Jean-Pierre DarroussinJoseph
Gérard MeylanArmand
Jacques BoudetMartin
Anaïs DemoustierBérangère
Robinson StéveninBenjamin
Yann TrégouëtIvan
Geneviève MnichSuzanne
Fred UlysseMaurice
Diouc KomaThe Officer- Haylana BechirYoung Refugee
- Ayoub OauedRefugee Child 1
- Giani RouxRefugee Child 2
- Esther SeignonBlanche
Théau CourtèsThe Adjudant
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When was The House by the Sea released?
The film was released on November 29, 2017.
What is the plot about?
The story centers on an elderly man's three children who gather at his seaside villa near Marseille to reflect on his life and the ideals he instilled in them. Their contemplative time is disrupted when a group of boat people arrive at a nearby cove, forcing the family to confront their values in the face of real-world crisis.
What genre is this film?
The House by the Sea is a drama that explores family dynamics, inheritance, and social responsibility.
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