Directed by:
Julien GuettaCast:
Eric Judor, Laure Calamy, Brigitte Roüan, Déborah Lukumuena, Philippe Duquesne, Bellamine Abdelmalek, Maxence Tual, Louise Labeque, Steve Tientcheu (more)Plots(1)
At 43 years old, Alex isn’t exactly a pillar of maturity. Despite denying he lives with his mom, he basically does - he lives in her storage shed. His mother also happens to be his boss, as he operates a tow truck for their family-owned auto repair shop. She had planned to pass the business to Alex, but as she nears retirement, she’s having second thoughts. “Responsible” isn’t a word his friends, family, or (especially) girlfriends would ever use to describe him. But a strange and unexpected twist of fate will offer him a chance to prove everyone wrong. After an awkward one-night stand, Alex wakes up to find his hookup has disappeared, leaving him alone with her three children, who seem unfazed. This isn’t the first time she’s abandoned them, but it could be the last. While sorting it out with authorities, Alex forms a bond with these dysfunctional, loveable kids, who face separation in a flawed foster care system. If ever there was a time for him to man up, this is it. The Troubleshooter is a delightfully hilarious and incredibly touching comedy-adventure that will warm your hearts. (Cleveland International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Eric Judor
France
Best movies:
Round Da Way (2009)
Steak (2007)
Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009)
Laure Calamy
France
Best movies:
Full Time (2021)
Our Struggles (2018)
All About Them (2014)
Brigitte Roüan
France
Best movies:
Bolero (1981)
Olivier, Olivier (1992)
My American Uncle (1980)
Déborah Lukumuena
Best movies:
Divines (2016)
Becoming a Father (2020) (TV movie)
Invisibles (2018)
Philippe Duquesne
France
Best movies:
A Very Long Engagement (2004)
Babysitting (2014)
Tombés du ciel (1993)
Bellamine Abdelmalek
Best movies:
A Place to Fight For (2023)
Maxence Tual
Best movies:
A Good Doctor (2019)
Just a Sigh (2013)
Rodin (2017)
Louise Labeque
Best movies:
Zombi Child (2019)
Angry Annie (2022)
Steve Tientcheu
Best movies:
Nos femmes (2015)
Les Misérables (2019)
Les Indésirables (2023)
Ilan Debrabant
Best movies:
We’ll End Up Together (2019)
10 Days Without Mum (2020)
10 jours encore sans maman (2023)
Madeleine Baudot
Best movies:
Les Indésirables (2023)
Young Ahmed (2019)
Gold Brick (2023)
Satya Dusaugey
Best movies:
The Witnesses (2007)
Happy Birthday (2019)
Someone, Somewhere (2019)
Marie Lanchas
Best movies:
My Days of Glory (2019)
L'Art du crime (2017) (series)