When newborn baby Théo is surrendered for adoption by his biological mother at birth, a dedicated network of French social care professionals instantly springs into action.
Child welfare officer Jean (Gilles Lellouche) is assigned as the infant’s temporary foster carer, providing warmth and steady presence during a delicate window of uncertainty. Meanwhile, adoption team member Karine (Sandrine Kiberlain) tirelessly searches for the right permanent home, eventually connecting with Alice (Élodie Bouchez), a devoted 41-year-old woman who has spent over a decade fighting through bureaucratic hurdles to become a mother.
Jeanne Herry directs an extraordinarily moving, deeply human procedural drama that turns the complex administrative journey of adoption into a breathless, compassionate emotional thriller.
From quiet, heartbreaking nursery moments to the exhilarating breakthrough of a long-awaited phone call, this critically acclaimed French gem is an unforgettable testament to care, dedication, and new beginnings.
Drama, 2018
France, Belgium (French, with English subtitles) 110 Min
