A CHRISTMAS TALE (2009)
ARNAUD DESPLECHIN
Cast
Plot
It's not seasonal goodwill that's brought the family of Vuillard together in the northwestern French town of Roubaix; matriarch Junon needs a favour, she's suffering from a genetic marrow disorder and needs one of her adult children to donate theirs. Narrative is second in this character led family comedy to the exploration of family rifts, hidden desires, past disputes, recriminations, family bitching etc.