Heat Wave
Les grandes chaleurs
Synopsis
After the death of her unfaithful husband, Gisele, a social worker of 52 years, falls madly in love with Yannick, one of her former customers and kleptomaniac addict. She tries to repress her feelings, but the attraction she has for this 19 year old boy is beyond comprehension. Her sister, her boss and two children will each turn, disrupt her secret meetings with her young lover.
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Marie-Thérèse Fortin
Gisèle Couture
François Arnaud
Yannick Ménard
Marie Brassard
Marjo
Yvan Benoît
Laurent
François Létourneau
Louis
Véronique Beaudet
Louisette
Jeff Boudreault
Directeur de caisse
Sophie Desmarais
Naomie
Thérèse Perreault
Yannick's Mom
Emmanuelle Rochon
Jeune vendeuse
Claudia Ferri
Dolorès / Réceptionniste
Julien Hurteau
Jimmy
Éliot Laprise
Didier / Comptoir
Alexandre Fortin
Jean-Christophe / Ami
Maxime Dumontier
Julien-Carl / Comptoir
Amélie Chérubin-Soulières
Caissière supermarché
Jean-Pierre Gonthier
Agente de sécurité supermarché
Danièle Lorain
Serveuse Baie St-Paul
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Lorain
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Marc Bouchard
- Original Title
- Les grandes chaleurs
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Christal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Lorain
Michel Marc Bouchard
Alexis Durand-Brault
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Lorain
Director
Michel Marc Bouchard
Screenplay
Jean Frenette
Stunt Coordinator
Alexis Durand-Brault
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Heat Wave about?
After the death of her unfaithful husband, Gisele, a social worker of 52 years, falls madly in love with Yannick, one of her former customers and kleptomaniac addict. She tries to repress her feelings, but the attraction she has for this 19 year old boy is beyond comprehension. Her sister, her boss and two children will each turn, disrupt her secret meetings with her young lover.
Who directed Heat Wave?
Heat Wave was directed by Sophie Lorain.
Who stars in Heat Wave?
The principal cast of Heat Wave includes Marie-Thérèse Fortin, François Arnaud, Marie Brassard, Yvan Benoît, François Létourneau.
When was Heat Wave released and how long is it?
Heat Wave was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heat Wave?
Heat Wave holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).