Ruth
Synopsis
Ruth is the story of a painful adolescence. Ruth decides on a whim to leave her small village in the Bas Saint-Laurent for the "real world" of the big city, Montreal. There she meets up with her brother, Jean-Paul. Her many lovers range from one-night stands like Bernard to Yves and Robert, who are briefly in her life. Passionate, anticonformist Ruth has to contend with her brother's ferocious jealousy - he goes as far as attacking Robert, his best friend. Robert, completely baffled by Ruth's cynical recklessness, finally pushes her away. Ruth continues her struggle to find absolute love. She clings passionately, clumsily and shamelessly to those she loves and those she doesn't, in frenzied desperation. Continually disappointed and shut out by the "real world," she chooses a way out that is typically extreme...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Delisle
- Screenplay & Story
- François Delisle
- Original Score
- Me Mom and Morgentaler
- Original Title
- Ruth
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- h264
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Delisle
François Delisle
Me Mom and Morgentaler
Étienne de Massy
Department Leadership Roster
François Delisle
Director
Me Mom and Morgentaler
Original Music Composer
Étienne de Massy
Director of Photography
François Delisle
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ruth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ruth about?
Ruth is the story of a painful adolescence. Ruth decides on a whim to leave her small village in the Bas Saint-Laurent for the "real world" of the big city, Montreal. There she meets up with her brother, Jean-Paul. Her many lovers range from one-night stands like Bernard to Yves and Robert, who are briefly in her life. Passionate, anticonformist Ruth has to contend with her brother's ferocious jealousy - he goes as far as attacking Robert, his best friend. Robert, completely baffled by Ruth's cynical recklessness, finally pushes her away. Ruth continues her struggle to find absolute love. She clings passionately, clumsily and shamelessly to those she loves and those she doesn't, in frenzied desperation. Continually disappointed and shut out by the "real world," she chooses a way out that is typically extreme...
Who directed Ruth?
Ruth was directed by François Delisle.
Who stars in Ruth?
The principal cast of Ruth includes Emmanuel Bilodeau, Micheline Lanctôt, Ariane Frédérique, Frédérique Tessier, Jean Gaudreau.
When was Ruth released and how long is it?
Ruth was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruth was composed by Me Mom and Morgentaler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruth?
Ruth holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).