In the Name of the Land
Genres
Overview
Pierre is 25 when he returns from Wyoming to his fiancée and take over the family farm. Twenty years later, the farm expanded and so did the family. It's the time of happy days, at least at the beginning. The debts accumulate and Pierre is exhausted at work. Despite the love of his wife and children, he is slowly falling...
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
103 min
Release Date
2019-09-25
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
313
Vote Average
7.192
Guillaume Canet
Pierre Jarjeau
Veerle Baetens
Claire Jarjeau
Anthony Bajon
Thomas Jarjeau
Rufus
Jacques Jarjeau
Samir Guesmi
Mehdi
Yona Kervern
Emma Jarjeau
Solal Forte
Rémy
Marie-Christine Orry
Martine Jarjeau
Emmanuel Courcol
Notary
Michel Lerousseau
Doctor
Charlie Costillas
Mr. Sens
Christophe Rossignon
Banker
Elodie Godart
Office Colleague
Gilles Kneusé
Psychiatrist
Hervé Mahieux
Farmer at the Silo
Clément Vinette
Farmer at Silo and Court
Pierre Gondard
'Papy' Hubert
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