In Safe Hands
Pupille
Synopsis
Théo is given up for adoption by his biological mother on the very day he is born. After this anonymous birth, the mother has two months to change her mind… Or not. The child welfare services and adoption service spring into action… The former have to take care of the baby and support it during this limbo-like time, this period of uncertainty, while the latter must find a woman to become his adoptive mother. She is called Alice, and she has spent the last ten years fighting to have a child.
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In Safe Hands (Pupille) Official Trailer USOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-17
Top Cast
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Sandrine Kiberlain
Karine
Gilles Lellouche
Jean
Élodie Bouchez
Alice
Olivia Côte
Lydie
Clotilde Mollet
Mathilde
Jean-François Stévenin
Alice's Father
Bruno Podalydès
Karine's Ex-Husband
Miou-Miou
Irène
Leïla Muse
Clara
Stéfi Celma
Élodie, a childcare assistant
Aude Léger
Midwife
Anne Suarez
Laure
Julie Recoing
Isabelle
Judith Siboni
Sophie
Amaury de Crayencour
Actor of the play
Sara-Jeanne Drillaud
Actress of the play
Serge Kribus
Actor of the play who plays Louka
Youssef Hajdi
Ahmed
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Cinema Tour
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeanne Herry
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanne Herry
- Original Score
- Pascal Sangla
- Original Title
- Pupille
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, Les Productions du Trésor, StudioCanal, Artémis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeanne Herry
Jeanne Herry
Pascal Sangla
Sofian El Fani
Francis Vesin
Alain Attal, Hugo Sélignac, Vincent Mazel
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Sangla
Original Music Composer
Francis Vesin
Editor
Johann George
Production Design
Jeanne Herry
Writer
Alain Attal
Producer
Jeanne Herry
Director
Hugo Sélignac
Producer
Vincent Mazel
Producer
Sofian El Fani
Director of Photography
Marie Le Garrec
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Safe Hands
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What is In Safe Hands about?
Théo is given up for adoption by his biological mother on the very day he is born. After this anonymous birth, the mother has two months to change her mind… Or not. The child welfare services and adoption service spring into action… The former have to take care of the baby and support it during this limbo-like time, this period of uncertainty, while the latter must find a woman to become his adoptive mother. She is called Alice, and she has spent the last ten years fighting to have a child.
Who directed In Safe Hands?
In Safe Hands was directed by Jeanne Herry.
Who stars in In Safe Hands?
The principal cast of In Safe Hands includes Sandrine Kiberlain, Gilles Lellouche, Élodie Bouchez, Olivia Côte, Clotilde Mollet.
When was In Safe Hands released and how long is it?
In Safe Hands was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for In Safe Hands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Safe Hands was composed by Pascal Sangla.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Safe Hands?
In Safe Hands holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).