Comme les 5 doigts de la main
Five brothers similar yet different, raised by a mother widowed too early. One of them had left the family when he returns, pursued by a gang of smugglers, he find shelter in his family while reveling them a dark secret. The five brothers, together, will find the energy to defend themself and the means to avenge the memory of their murdered father...
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Plot Summary
A young boy is born into a family of successful but morally ambiguous entrepreneurs in the French Riviera. As he grows, he becomes entangled in the complex and often dangerous dealings of his family, forcing him to confront their legacy and forge his own path. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Comme les 5 doigts de la main' received a mixed to negative reception. While some critics acknowledged the ambition of the storytelling and certain performances, many found the film's plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. The pacing was also a point of contention, with some viewers finding it too slow and others too rushed in its resolutions.
What Reviewers Say
- A convoluted and melodramatic crime saga.
- Struggles with pacing and character development.
- Visually appealing but narratively lacking.
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Fun Fact
The film's original French title, 'Comme les 5 doigts de la main,' translates to 'Like the 5 Fingers of the Hand,' suggesting a close-knit, perhaps manipulative, family unit.
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