Water Child
L'enfant d'eau
Synopsis
A 12-year-old girl finds herself stranded on a lonely Caribbean island with a 20-year old retarded man in this sensitively rendered Canadian drama from Quebec. Emile and Cedrine are first seen during their rescue in which both are nearly in a coma. Their story of how they got there and survived is told via flashback. The two were the only survivors of a plane crash and at first Cedrine is terrified of Emile, thinking he might lose control and rape her. Fortunately, Emile is gentle and the two become friends, playmates, and eventually lovers in scenes that exploit neither character.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ménard
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Wojas
- Original Title
- L'enfant d'eau
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Vidéofilms Ltée, ONF | NFB, Max Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ménard
Claire Wojas
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ménard
Director
Claire Wojas
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Child
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What is Water Child about?
A 12-year-old girl finds herself stranded on a lonely Caribbean island with a 20-year old retarded man in this sensitively rendered Canadian drama from Quebec. Emile and Cedrine are first seen during their rescue in which both are nearly in a coma. Their story of how they got there and survived is told via flashback. The two were the only survivors of a plane crash and at first Cedrine is terrified of Emile, thinking he might lose control and rape her. Fortunately, Emile is gentle and the two become friends, playmates, and eventually lovers in scenes that exploit neither character.
Who directed Water Child?
Water Child was directed by Robert Ménard.
Who stars in Water Child?
The principal cast of Water Child includes David La Haye, Marie-France Monette, Danielle Proulx, Monique Spaziani, Gilbert Sicotte.
When was Water Child released and how long is it?
Water Child was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.