Strange Gardens
Effroyables Jardins
2003 · 1h 35m · Comedy, Drama · France · Rated U (FR)
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
Directed by
Jean BeckerBased on the novel by
Michel Quint6.9Smart score
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