Le Fils de l'épicier (The Grocer's Son)

If you understand French, you may enjoy this movie. If you enjoy quirky, slow-moving romances, you may like this movie. If you enjoy bucolic scenes of French countryside, you may enjoy this movie. If the antics of senior citizens make you smile, you may like this movie. If 2 or 3 of the above items make you wish you were getting a root canal, you may want to stay away from this one.

French language only with English subtitles. Be prepared to understand French or read this movie. Even at that, it is a nice pleasant journey.

If you are a fan of French cinema you will surely recognize many faces. If not, you should enjoy several new ones.

It's a simple concept. Country boy falls out with family and runs to the city. Country boy has a tough time in the city. Country boy's father gets sick and needs help. Country boy returns with a girl friend and helps with the family business.

Watch this movie with someone who sees things differently than you do.