
Tonnerre (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: France
Alternative Title: やさしい人
Director: Guillaume Brac
Writer: Catherine Paillé, Guillaume Brac, Hélène Ruault
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: France 3 Cinéma, Rectangle Productions, Wild Bunch
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
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Similar: N/A
Story
Maxime, a 33-year-old musician, leaves his city life behind and returns to Tonnerre, his father's home in Burgundy. He seeks refuge there, hoping for tranquility. Meanwhile, Mélodie, a young journalist, is trapped by her love for her childhood sweetheart. Their paths cross, and they find themselves drawn together despite their differences in age and experience. However, their relationship doesn't run smoothly; it triggers a series of incidents that lead to tension and darker events.
Summary
Tonnerre is a French drama-comedy released in 2013 by Guillaume Brac. The story revolves around Maxime, a musician who returns to his father's small town home seeking refuge from city life. He finds more than he bargained for when he meets Mélodie, a young journalist caught up in a complicated love triangle. The film explores themes of love, relationships, and the unexpected turns life can take. It starts as a seemingly simple romantic comedy but evolves into something more complex and dramatic.