Cartagena
L'Homme de Chevet
2009 · 1h 33m · Drama, Romance · France · Rated 12 (DE)
Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
Directed by
Alain MonneBased on the novel by
Éric Holder5.9Smart score
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alcoholicbased on novel or bookbedriddencaretakercolombiaex-boxerfrancehandmadeparalysisquadriplegicwoman in wheelchair
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