In Safe Hands

Abandoned at birth, baby Theo’s uncertain future lies in the hands of the Child Welfare Services. Jean, who is no stranger to the foster system, is given the responsibility of temporarily looking after Theo, while the members of the Adoption Agency have the difficult task of finding him a home. Meanwhile Alice, unable to have children of her own, has never stopped fighting to be a mother. After facing many setbacks, Alice is finally ready to welcome a child, just when the Adoption Servicing is seeking a home for Theo. Thanks to the dedicated members of social services, the paths of Alice and Theo will cross, blending the journey of Jean and the rest of the team along the way.

Keywords

  • Just released
  • parenthood

Actors

  • Sandrine Kiberlain
  • Gilles Lellouche
  • Elodie Bouchez
  • Miou-Miou
  • Leïla Muse
  • Anne Suarez
  • Olivia Côte
  • Jean-François Stévenin
  • Stefi Celma
  • Bruno Podalydès
  • Aude Léger
  • Clotilde Mollet

Director

  • Jeanne Herry

Drama


1h 47min


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France
2018
Theo was born an unwanted child. The social services set out to find the perfect home for his adoption.

Theo was born an unwanted child. The social services set out to find the perfect home for his adoption.


Abandoned at birth, baby Theo’s uncertain future lies in the hands of the Child Welfare Services. Jean, who is no stranger to the foster system, is given the responsibility of temporarily looking after Theo, while the members of the Adoption Agency have the difficult task of finding him a home. Meanwhile Alice, unable to have children of her own, has never stopped fighting to be a mother. After facing many setbacks, Alice is finally ready to welcome a child, just when the Adoption Servicing is seeking a home for Theo. Thanks to the dedicated members of social services, the paths of Alice and Theo will cross, blending the journey of Jean and the rest of the team along the way.

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