Life Is a Long Quiet River 1988
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Gummy
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SplatTwo babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Momo Groseille
as Bernadette Le Quesnoy
as Josette
as Docteur Mavial
as Madame Marielle Le Quesnoy
as Monsieur Jean Le Quesnoy
as Madame Groseille
as Monsieur Groseille
as Marie-Thérèse
as Million Groseille
Director:
Writer:
Florence Quentin, Étienne Chatiliez
Stars:
Benoît Magimel, Valérie Lalande, Catherine Hiegel, Daniel Gélin, Hélène Vincent, André Wilms, Christine Pignet, Maurice Mons, Catherine Jacob, Tara Römer,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
90 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Life Is a Long Quiet River
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Momo Groseille
as Bernadette Le Quesnoy
as Josette
as Docteur Mavial
as Madame Marielle Le Quesnoy
as Monsieur Jean Le Quesnoy
as Madame Groseille
as Monsieur Groseille
as Marie-Thérèse
as Million Groseille
as Père Auberger
as Mathieu Le Quesnoy
as Pierre Le Quesnoy
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