Ruth
Originally released in 1994. Ruth is a drama film. directed by François Delisle. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emmanuel Bilodeau, Micheline Lanctôt, and Ariane Frédérique
Synopsis
Ruth is the story of a painful adolescence. Ruth decides on a whim to leave her small village in the Bas Saint-Laurent for the "real world" of the big city, Montreal. There she meets up with her brother, Jean-Paul. Her many lovers range from one-night stands like Bernard to Yves and Robert, who are briefly in her life. Passionate, anticonformist Ruth has to contend with her brother's ferocious jealousy - he goes as far as attacking Robert, his best friend. Robert, completely baffled by Ruth's cynical recklessness, finally pushes her away. Ruth continues her struggle to find absolute love. She clings passionately, clumsily and shamelessly to those she loves and those she doesn't, in frenzied desperation. Continually disappointed and shut out by the "real world," she chooses a way out that is typically extreme...
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth about?
Ruth is the story of a painful adolescence. Ruth decides on a whim to leave her small village in the Bas Saint-Laurent for the "real world" of the big city, Montreal. There she meets up with her br...
Who directed Ruth?
Ruth was directed by François Delisle.
How long is Ruth?
Ruth has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Ruth released?
Ruth was released on August 31, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ruth?
The main cast of Ruth includes Emmanuel Bilodeau, Micheline Lanctôt, Ariane Frédérique, Frédérique Tessier, Jean Gaudreau.