La bûche / Empire Pictures presents an Alain Sarde production ; a co-production avec les Films Alain Sarde, TF1 Films Production avec la participation de Canal+ et du Studio Images 6 un film de Danièle Thompson ; writers, Danièle Thompson, Christopher Thompson ; director, Danièle Thompson.
Sabine Azéme, Emmanuelle Béart, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Claude Rich, Françoise Fabian, Christopher Thompson, Jean-Pierre Darroussin. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1999. Special features: theatrical trailer; interview with the director; filmographies; weblinks; bonus recipe. This recording does not have a British classification. To comply with the Video Recording Act 1984 it must be viewed in the library or in a classroom, and may not be borrowed for home use.
Summary:
When Yvette's second husband suddenly dies days before Christmas, she turns to her three daughters from her first marriage to console her during the holidays. Not wanting their father to be alone, one of the girls invites him to Christmas dinner, forcing their parents to speak to eachother for the first time in 25 years. As their complicated lives converge, secrets are revealed that will test their love and their loyalties.
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