A Kid

Mathieu never got to know his biological father. One day, he receives a mysterious phone call from Canada saying that his father is dead and has left him a package. Curious and full of expectation, he decides to embark on a journey into the unknown. Two unsuspecting half-brothers await him in Montreal. Pierre, the bearer of the death notice and friend of the deceased, wants to keep the existence of another son a secret. A game of hide-and-seek begins! Disguised as Pierre's friend, Mathieu explores his roots and uncovers hidden family secrets. In A KID, Philippe Lioret tells the story of 33-year-old Mathieu, based on the family novels by bestselling author Jean-Paul Dubois.

Keywords

  • Arthouse
  • Screen: Canada
  • family
  • mourning
  • relationship
  • urban living

Actors

  • Pierre Deladonchamps
  • Gabriel Arcand
  • Catherine de Léan
  • Marie-Thérèse Fortin
  • Pierre-Yves Cardinal
  • Patrick Hivon
  • Romane Portail

Director

  • Philippe Lioret

Drama


1h 38min


6 FSK

DE

Canada
France
2016
Philippe Lioret tells the story of 33-year-old Mathieu, based on the family novels of bestselling author Jean-Paul Dubois.

Philippe Lioret tells the story of 33-year-old Mathieu, based on the family novels of bestselling author Jean-Paul Dubois.


Mathieu never got to know his biological father. One day, he receives a mysterious phone call from Canada saying that his father is dead and has left him a package.


Curious and full of expectation, he decides to embark on a journey into the unknown. Two unsuspecting half-brothers await him in Montreal. Pierre, the bearer of the death notice and friend of the deceased, wants to keep the existence of another son a secret. A game of hide-and-seek begins! Disguised as Pierre's friend, Mathieu explores his roots and uncovers hidden family secrets.


In A KID, Philippe Lioret tells the story of 33-year-old Mathieu, based on the family novels by bestselling author Jean-Paul Dubois.

Cast & Crew