Farewell, Home Sweet Home

– Nicholas is the eldest son of a wealthy suburban family, whose businesswoman mother makes deals from..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 58 Minutes
Release Year:
1999
Original Name:
Adieu, plancher des vaches!
Farewell, Home Sweet Home (1999) - Also known as Adieu, plancher des vaches!

Nicholas is the eldest son of a wealthy suburban family, whose businesswoman mother makes deals from a helicopter and has an affair with her business partner. His cheerful, alcoholic father, on the other hand, is reduced to a prisoner in his room with his devoted dog and electric train set. Unbeknownst to his parents, Nicholas works as a window cleaner and dish washer in a Parisian cafe. He is also in love with the daughter of another cafe's owner, who, however, has an abusive boyfriend. One night, Nicholas sneaks a few drunken drifters into his family wine cellar and his father unexpectedly takes a liking to the stranger.

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Release Date:

12 Nov 1999

Language:

French

Director:

Otar Iosseliani

Writer:

Otar Iosseliani (scenario)

Main Actors:

Nico Tarielashvili, Lily Lavina, Philippe Bas, Stephanie Hainque

Plot:

Nicholas is the eldest son of a wealthy suburban family, whose businesswoman mother makes deals from a helicopter and has an affair with her business partner. His cheerful, alcoholic father, on the other hand, is reduced to a prisoner in his room with his devoted dog and electric train set. Unbeknownst to his parents, Nicholas works as a window cleaner and dish washer in a Parisian cafe. He is also in love with the daughter of another cafe's owner, who, however, has an abusive boyfriend. One night, Nicholas sneaks a few drunken drifters into his family wine cellar and his father unexpectedly takes a liking to the stranger.

Awards:

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Metacritic:
69%