Paternal (2024)

6.0/10 93 min Drama

Overview

In a small town in central France, Simon is a priest devoted to his parish. During a mass, Louise, whom he hadn’t seen since his seminary years ago, reappears. She introduces him to Aloé, an 11-year-old child, who is his son. This news will disrupt his daily life: can he be a good priest for his parishioners and a good father for his child? Simon will try to convince the highest authorities of the Church that his vocation is compatible with paternal love.

Cast

Grégory Gadebois

Simon

Géraldine Nakache

Louise

Lyes Salem

Amine

Anton Alluin

Aloé

Jacques Boudet

Monseigneur Guillaume

Noam Morgensztern

Père Erwann

Françoise Lebrun

Rozenn

Sarah Pachoud

Marion

Daniel Tarrare

Le professeur de théologie

Christophe Tek

Le médecin

Bruno Le Millin

Vicaire général

Gaïa Warnant

La jeune mère

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