The Sweet Country of My Childhood
Le Doux Pays de mon enfance
Synopsis
Roger Joly and his wife Monique have been happily married for 17 years and share three children. Roger is a highly respected sales manager at a luxury car dealership. However, his peaceful life shatters completely during a routine police identity check. The authorities accuse him of identity theft, claiming he has been living under a false name for nearly two decades. In reality, his birth name is Aziz Bensala. Caught between the identity he wanted to leave behind and the French life he built and desired at all costs, Roger is forced to fight for the only life he knows, even as the law stands against him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Renard
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Renard
- Original Title
- Le Doux Pays de mon enfance
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TV5, Les Productions Franco American, France 2, Sylicone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Renard
Jacques Renard
Élisabeth Moulinier
Dominique Antoine
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Renard
Director
Jacques Renard
Writer
Dominique Antoine
Producer
Élisabeth Moulinier
Editor
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What is The Sweet Country of My Childhood about?
Roger Joly and his wife Monique have been happily married for 17 years and share three children. Roger is a highly respected sales manager at a luxury car dealership. However, his peaceful life shatters completely during a routine police identity check. The authorities accuse him of identity theft, claiming he has been living under a false name for nearly two decades. In reality, his birth name is Aziz Bensala. Caught between the identity he wanted to leave behind and the French life he built and desired at all costs, Roger is forced to fight for the only life he knows, even as the law stands against him.
Who directed The Sweet Country of My Childhood?
The Sweet Country of My Childhood was directed by Jacques Renard.
Who stars in The Sweet Country of My Childhood?
The principal cast of The Sweet Country of My Childhood includes Daniel Russo, Isabelle Renauld, Yoanna Rocher, Hervé Briaux, Thomas Doucet.
When was The Sweet Country of My Childhood released and how long is it?
The Sweet Country of My Childhood was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.