Les Sagards
9.5 | 2000 | 1h 23m

Les Sagards

Drama

Overview

Mehdi, 17, is sentenced to perform hours of community service for a minor offense. He arrives in Auvergne where he must serve his sentence - six weeks with a taciturn lumberjack, Abel Vagnier, owner of a sawmill which he operates alone with Tonton, a former wrestler. Abel, overwhelmed, accepts the placement of Mehdi, who discovers work, the countryside and life the hard way, the shock is harsh. He finds himself immersed in a universe where his bearings no longer apply. Communication, initially difficult, is slowly established despite everyone's failings...

Samantha Mazéras Writer
Dominique Ladoge Writer
Dominique Ladoge Director

Top Billed Cast

Samir Djama

Samir Djama

Mehdi

Jean-Roger Milo

Jean-Roger Milo

Abel Vagney

Jacques Bonnot

Jacques Bonnot

Tonton

Florence Thomassin

Florence Thomassin

Marie

Jean-Marie Juan

Jean-Marie Juan

L'Educateur

Laurène Ladoge

Laurène Ladoge

Charlotte

Christophe Graziani

Christophe Graziani

L'Educateur de Paris

Jacques Ladoge

Jacques Ladoge

Jacquot