The Well Digger's Daughter
Originally released in 2011. The Well Digger's Daughter is a romance/drama film. directed by Daniel Auteuil.
Starring Daniel Auteuil, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, and Kad Merad
Synopsis
It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One day, she briefly meets a young man, Jacques, the son of Mazel, owner of the shop where her father buy his material. He's handsome and teasing. Her father's friend, Felipe, would love to marry her, and he invites her to an aviation show. She accepts his invitation only because she knows Jacques is a pilot and will be there. Soon, she'll carry his child, and he'll be gone, and the family will have to deal with this out-of-wedlock pregnancy...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (184 votes)
Box Office
$13.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Daniel Auteuil
as Pascal Amoretti
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey
as Patricia Amoretti
Kad Merad
as Félipe Rambert
Sabine Azéma
as Marie Mazel
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
as André Mazel
Nicolas Duvauchelle
as Jacques Mazel
Émilie Cazenave
as Amanda Amoretti
Marie-Anne Chazel
as Nathalie
Jean-Louis Barcelona
as Clerk
Coline Bosso
as Isabelle Amoretti, daughter of Pascal
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $13,194,167
Production Companies
- Pathé
- Zack Films
- TF1 Films Production
- Les Films Alain Sarde
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Well Digger's Daughter about?
It's the beginning of the WWII. South of France. Patricia, 18, is the oldest daughter of a well-digger, Pascal, who considers her a princess because of her moral qualities. She's kind, devoted. One...
Who directed The Well Digger's Daughter?
The Well Digger's Daughter was directed by Daniel Auteuil.
How long is The Well Digger's Daughter?
The Well Digger's Daughter has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Well Digger's Daughter released?
The Well Digger's Daughter was released on April 20, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Well Digger's Daughter?
The main cast of The Well Digger's Daughter includes Daniel Auteuil, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Kad Merad, Sabine Azéma, Jean-Pierre Darroussin.
Is The Well Digger's Daughter worth watching?
The Well Digger's Daughter has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 184 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.