The Ties That Bind Us
L'Attachement
Synopsis
A young single father trying to find the strength to love. A feminist librarian, single by conviction, who’s decided that she won’t be a mother. A six-year-old child trying to find a place in a new family structure. By revealing their aspirations, their fears, their choices, Carine Tardieu depicts different ways in which humans create families.
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Pio Marmaï
Alex
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Sandra
Vimala Pons
Emilia
Raphaël Quenard
David
César Botti
Elliot
Catherine Mouchet
Fanny (la mère de Cécile)
Marie-Christine Barrault
La mère de Sandra et Marianne
Mélissa Barbaud
Cécile
Florence Muller
La sœur d'Emillia
Nikita Faulon
L'infirmière
Laurence Huby
La maire
Ike Ortiz
Jibril
Christine Defay
Responsable école
Sissi Duparc
La patiente roumaine
Erwan Maillot
Le steward
Éric Slabiak
Musicien groupe musique Balkans
Eric Verdin
L’amant du jeudi
Lise Gervais
La soeur d’Emillia
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carine Tardieu
- Screenplay & Story
- Carine Tardieu, Agnès Feuvre, Raphaële Moussafir, Alice Ferney
- Original Score
- Éric Slabiak
- Original Title
- L'Attachement
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Karé Productions, France 2 Cinéma, uMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carine Tardieu
Carine Tardieu, Agnès Feuvre, Raphaële Moussafir, Alice Ferney
Éric Slabiak
Elin Kirschfink, Yann Maritaud
Christel Dewynter
Fabrice Goldstein, Antoine Rein, Cédric Iland
Department Leadership Roster
Carine Tardieu
Director
Carine Tardieu
Writer
Agnès Feuvre
Writer
Raphaële Moussafir
Writer
Fabrice Goldstein
Producer
Antoine Rein
Producer
Elin Kirschfink
Director of Photography
Yann Maritaud
Director of Photography
Pascale Consigny
Production Design
Christel Dewynter
Editor
Éric Slabiak
Original Music Composer
Nathalie Raoul
Costume Design
Cédric Iland
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ties That Bind Us
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What is The Ties That Bind Us about?
A young single father trying to find the strength to love. A feminist librarian, single by conviction, who’s decided that she won’t be a mother. A six-year-old child trying to find a place in a new family structure. By revealing their aspirations, their fears, their choices, Carine Tardieu depicts different ways in which humans create families.
Who directed The Ties That Bind Us?
The Ties That Bind Us was directed by Carine Tardieu.
Who stars in The Ties That Bind Us?
The principal cast of The Ties That Bind Us includes Pio Marmaï, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Vimala Pons, Raphaël Quenard, César Botti.
When was The Ties That Bind Us released and how long is it?
The Ties That Bind Us was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ties That Bind Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ties That Bind Us was composed by Éric Slabiak.
Is The Ties That Bind Us based on a book or true story?
The Ties That Bind Us is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Ferney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ties That Bind Us?
The Ties That Bind Us holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.