December 1999, France is experiencing one of the biggest storms in its history. Like many others, Julia and her husband Christopher will pay the price. The couple left New York to spend the Christmas holidays with friends in France. On their way, a fallen tree trunk on the road causes an accident. Christopher is hurt. Julia, in evening dress, must find help. But the place is deserted. After several hours of walking, she will finally cross the road of Thomas, a lonely farmer. While everything is against them, they will have to team up to rescue Christopher ...
Acting
Astrid Veillon commits to evening gown trekking like it's Shakespeare.
Production
Actual 1999 storm footage adds unexpected documentary weight.
Director
Bertrand Arthuys
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The December 1999 Lothar and Martin storms killed 140 people across Europe; this TV movie aired six years later, capitalizing on collective French trauma.
Bertrand Arthuys built his career on prestige TV adaptations; this rare original screenplay was reportedly greenlit solely because of the storm anniversary angle.
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