THE GROCER'S SON
now on DVD

30-year-old Antoine leaves Paris and reluctantly returns to the Provence summer to look after the family grocery cart. Initially out of place after a long absence, he gradually warms up to his experience in the hills and his encounters with the villagers, in the process rediscovering life and love in the countryside. Evocatively capturing the bucolic beauty of provincial France, this gentle feel-good charmer (a box office hit in its homeland) will sneak up on you and warm your heart with its classic story of a man finally coming of age, told with quirky humour and innocent romance.

 

“Triumphant! A gem of a film” The New York Times

“Quietly superb… will prove irresistible to audiences” Variety

“A pure enchantment” Los Angeles Times

4.5 STARS “Masterful! Wonderful structure, a purpose of beauty and reflection, and warmly observed characters… this coming-of-age fable is a real-life gem” Stan James, The Advertiser

4 STARS “A quiet film of reflection and observation, a warm study of humanity in all its manifestations, rendered engaging by its array of provincial characters. Lovers of the French pastoral style of filmmaking will enjoy his vision of what it takes to make an endearing film about people we come to care about” Ron Banks, The West Australian

4 STARS “Quietly effective… intimate cinema, rewarding for the way it takes its time… A charming, quiet and funny feature” Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Herald

You can view the trailer HERE