On a dairy farm in the Eastern Townships, in the middle of a drought and while the land is parching, a drama will disrupt the life of the Santerre family. Confronted to each other they will have to learn to forgive.
Cinematography
Cracked earth and golden hay — the land is a character.
Acting
Pascale Bussières carries grief like a physical weight.
Director
Guy Édoin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Eastern Townships setting reflects real rural Quebec struggles with agricultural decline and young people fleeing to cities. Édoin grew up nearby.
The actual drought during filming forced production changes — the parched fields weren't always CGI, nature cooperated too well.
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