Un enfant de trop

About This Movie

Un enfant de trop is a poignant exploration of motherhood and second chances. The film, with its raw and intimate atmosphere, captures the struggles of a young woman recently released on parole. The pacing is deliberate, allowing us to fully grasp her internal conflicts as she responds to a farmer's ad for a wife. This quiet drama unfolds with a sense of realism, underscored by solid performances that convey the weight of her past. It’s not flashy—rather, it relies on practical effects and grounded storytelling to draw the viewer in. Themes of longing, redemption, and the search for belonging resonate throughout, marking it as a distinctive entry in the TV movie landscape of the mid-90s.

Explores themes of motherhood and redemptionIntimate atmosphere with practical effectsSolid performances enhance the narrative