Life Is a Long Quiet River (1988)

Name: Life Is a Long Quiet River
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1988
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Benoît Magimel, Valérie Lalande, Catherine Hiegel, Daniel Gélin, Hélène Vincent

1h 30m France

Comedy

Plot

In "Life Is a Long Quiet River," two infants are mistakenly exchanged at birth, a mix-up that surfaces a dozen years later. This revelation creates turmoil for both families involved. One family enjoys wealth and appears to have well-behaved, happy children, while the other struggles with poverty, raising spirited and occasionally unruly kids. Despite their hardships, this second family fills their home with joy and laughter. The discovery of the switch forces both families to confront their realities and the impact of their circumstances on their lives and identities.

Cast

Benoît Magimel Valérie Lalande Catherine Hiegel Daniel Gélin Hélène Vincent André Wilms Christine Pignet Maurice Mons Catherine Jacob Tara Römer Patrick Bouchitey Jean-Brice Van Keer Emmanuel Cendrier