
🎬 Title: The Passengers of the Night / Les Passagers de la nuit
Story: Set against the backdrop of the hopeful 1981 election night in Paris, Elisabeth finds herself grappling with a crumbling marriage. As she steps into the responsibility of raising her two teenage kids alone, she secures a job with a late-night radio show. Here, she crosses paths with a troubled young girl named Talulah and extends her kindness by inviting her to stay at her home.
⭐ Rating: 6.9 (176 votes)
📅 Release date: May 4, 2022
⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes
🎭 Genres: Drama
🎬 Director: Mikhaël Hers
✍️ Writers: Mikhaël Hers, Maud Ameline, Mariette Désert
🌍 Countries: France
🏢 Production Companies: Nord-Ouest Films, ARTE France Cinéma
💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $4.3 million | 📈 Revenue: $1.51 million

👥 Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg (Elisabeth), Quito Rayon Richter (Matthias), Noée Abita (Talulah), Megan Northam (Judith), Thibault Vinçon (Hugo), Emmanuelle Béart (Vanda Dorval), Laurent Poitrenaux (Manuel Agostini), Didier Sandre (Jean), Lilith Grasmug (Leïla), Calixte Broisin-Doutaz (Carlos)
Editor’s note: In summary, The Passengers of the Night (2022) masterfully combines drama with a focus on emotional depth rather than visual spectacle. Mikhaël Hers skillfully crafts a narrative that emphasizes character development over shallow thrills. The stellar performances from Charlotte Gainsbourg, Quito Rayon Richter, and Noée Abita add significant emotional weight to the story. The film’s 1 hour and 51 minutes runtime complements its theme. While it may have some flaws, its strengths more than compensate for them. If this theme resonates with you, definitely add it to your watchlist.
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