The Well Digger's Daughter (2011)
Original title: La Fille du puisatier
The Well Digger's Daughter is a 2011 French-language romance movie directed by Daniel Auteuil, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Daniel Auteuil, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey and Kad Merad.
It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...
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What is The Well Digger's Daughter about?
It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...
When was The Well Digger's Daughter released?
The Well Digger's Daughter was released on 20 April 2011.
How long is The Well Digger's Daughter?
The Well Digger's Daughter runs 1h 47m.
Who made The Well Digger's Daughter?
The Well Digger's Daughter was directed by Daniel Auteuil.
Where can I watch The Well Digger's Daughter?
The Well Digger's Daughter is available on Hoopla and Kanopy.
Where to watch The Well Digger's Daughter
Official site
Cast
- Daniel Auteuil as Pascal Amoretti
- Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey as Patricia Amoretti
- Kad Merad as Félipe Rambert
- Sabine Azéma as Marie Mazel
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin as André Mazel
- Nicolas Duvauchelle as Jacques Mazel
- Émilie Cazenave as Amanda Amoretti
- Marie-Anne Chazel as Nathalie
- Jean-Louis Barcelona as Clerk
- Coline Bosso as Isabelle Amoretti, daughter of Pascal
- Chloé Malarde as Marie Amoretti, daughter of Pascal
- Brune Coustellier as Leonore Amoretti, daughter of Pascal