Patrick Perrin is a dealer in a small seaside casino. His dream? To leave. To leave everything for an unknown destination. But a trip such as this doesn't happen overnight. To start with, Patrick decides to buy a suitcase. A nice red one with wheels that he immediately puts at the foot of his bed. All that's left to do is to fill it up and choose a destination.
Acting
Nicolas Abraham's crushing stillness—every blink weighs a ton.
Cinematography
Bleached seaside light that makes hope look exhausting.
Director
Frédéric Pelle
Nicolas Abraham
Patrick Perrin
Jade Phan-Gia
Saranya
Jean-François Gallotte
Eugenio, colleague
Jean-Claude Lecas
Pascal, neighbor
Philippe Duquesne
Dr. Christophilos
Patrick Vo
Simon, son of Saranya
Anaïs Demoustier
Jeanne, backpacker
Nicolas Giraud
Patrick's brother
Mélanie Leray
Flavie
Patrick Hauthier
Mr. Martinez, boss
Jacky Nercessian
Boss of the Hôtel du Palais
Sylvie Jobert
New doctor
Jean-Luc Mimault
Cutlery seller
Léna Bréban
Leather goods saleswoman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Frédéric Pelle shot in his actual hometown of Berck-sur-Mer, using real casino workers as extras. The authenticity stings.
The red suitcase was inspired by a Chris Marker photograph—Pelle wanted an object so vivid it becomes almost aggressive against the gray coast.
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