Custody (2018)
Don't look away.
Miriam and Antoine have recently separated. While she’s willing to permit their 17-year-old daughter Josephine to decide living arrangements for herself, Miriam is desperate to keep her youngest, 11-year-old Julien, away from his father. But the magistrate rules in favour of joint custody, and suddenly the boy is thrown directly into the middle of an escalating parental conflict, where it seems inevitable that sides must be chosen.
Director: Xavier Legrand
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: February 7, 2018
Cast
- Léa Drucker - Miriam Besson
- Denis Ménochet - Antoine Besson
- Thomas Gioria - Julien Besson
- Mathilde Auneveux - Joséphine Besson
- Mathieu Saikaly - Samuel
- Florence Janas - Sylvia
- Saadia Bentaïeb - The Judge
- Sophie Pincemaille - Maître Davigny, Miriam's lawyer
- Emilie Incerti-Formentini - Maître Ghenen, Antoine's lawyer
- Coralie Russier - The court clerk
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nathalie Durand
Editing: Yorgos Lamprinos
Production: KG Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français, Español
Box Office: $81,455
Original Language: fr
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, An Unfaithful Wife and Shattered Homes
Keywords
parent child relationship, abusive father, custody battle, divorce, separation, kids, frightened boy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Custody about?
- Miriam and Antoine have recently separated. While she’s willing to permit their 17-year-old daughter Josephine to decide living arrangements for herself, Miriam is desperate to keep her youngest, 11-year-old Julien, away from his father. But the magistrate rules in favour of joint custody, and suddenly the boy is thrown directly into the middle of an escalating parental conflict, where it seems inevitable that sides must be chosen.
- Who directed Custody?
- Custody was directed by Xavier Legrand.
- Who stars in Custody?
- Custody stars Léa Drucker, Denis Ménochet, Thomas Gioria, Mathilde Auneveux, Mathieu Saikaly, Florence Janas.
- How long is Custody?
- Custody has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Custody?
- Custody is a Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did Custody gross?
- Custody grossed $81,455 worldwide.
- Where was Custody produced?
- Custody was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Custody?
- The themes of Custody include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, An Unfaithful Wife and Shattered Homes.