Tom Ricks, an American novelist in his forties, comes to Paris hoping to reconnect with his daughter. But nothing goes as planned: penniless and staying in a sleazy hotel, he finds himself forced to work as a night watchman. Just when he thinks he’s hit rock bottom, Margit—sensual and mysterious—bursts into his life. Their passionate relationship triggers a series of inexplicable events, as if a dark force were taking control of his life.
Keywords
- Filmmaker in competition at Cannes
- relationship
Actors
- Kristin Scott Thomas
- Joanna Kulig
- Julie Papillon
- Samir Guesmi
- Delphine Chuillot
- Ethan Hawke
Director
- Pawel Pawlikowski
Thriller
1h 25min
FRENCH
A college lecturer flees to Paris after a scandal costs him his job. He meets a widow who might be involved in a series of murders.
A college lecturer flees to Paris after a scandal costs him his job. He meets a widow who might be involved in a series of murders.
Tom Ricks, an American novelist in his forties, comes to Paris hoping to reconnect with his daughter. But nothing goes as planned: penniless and staying in a sleazy hotel, he finds himself forced to work as a night watchman. Just when he thinks he’s hit rock bottom, Margit—sensual and mysterious—bursts into his life. Their passionate relationship triggers a series of inexplicable events, as if a dark force were taking control of his life.
Cast & Crew
Director
Pawel Pawlikowski
Cast
Kristin Scott Thomas
Cast
Joanna Kulig
Cast
Julie Papillon
Cast
Samir Guesmi
Cast
Delphine Chuillot
Cast
Ethan Hawke