The Wonderers (2025)
Set against the backdrop of a summer on the French riviera, the Roussier family and its fragile equilibrium is shaped by the uncertain diagnosis of 13-year-old Bertille, who suffers from a severe disability. Her parents and older sister Marion live in constant fear of losing her. Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy. When a new diagnosis emerges, the family’s future is redefined, opening up unexpected possibilities. Bertille will live, and so will her family.
Director: Joséphine Japy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 31, 2025
Cast
- Mélanie Laurent - Madeleine Roussier
- Pierre-Yves Cardinal - Gilles Roussier
- Sarah Pachoud - Bertille Roussier
- Angelina Woreth - Marion Roussier
- Félix Kysyl - Thomas
- Stéphane Varupenne - François
- Anne Loiret - Professeure Morgane Janson
- Thomas Gioria - Antoine
- Maxence Tual - Wilmarc
- Juliette Gasquet - Fanny
Screenplay
- Joséphine Japy (Screenplay)
- Olivier Torres (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Romain Carcanade
Editing: Nicolas Desmaison
Production: Cowboys Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
dysfunctional family, french riviera, teenage girl, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wonderers about?
- Set against the backdrop of a summer on the French riviera, the Roussier family and its fragile equilibrium is shaped by the uncertain diagnosis of 13-year-old Bertille, who suffers from a severe disability. Her parents and older sister Marion live in constant fear of losing her. Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy. When a new diagnosis emerges, the family’s future is redefined, opening up unexpected possibilities. Bertille will live, and so will her family.
- Who directed The Wonderers?
- The Wonderers was directed by Joséphine Japy.
- Who stars in The Wonderers?
- The Wonderers stars Mélanie Laurent, Pierre-Yves Cardinal, Sarah Pachoud, Angelina Woreth, Félix Kysyl, Stéphane Varupenne.
- How long is The Wonderers?
- The Wonderers has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Wonderers?
- The Wonderers is a Drama film.
- Where was The Wonderers produced?
- The Wonderers was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Wonderers?
- The themes of The Wonderers include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.