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Délit de fuite
Fifteen-year-old Sébastien Lecoeur is headed to the country for the weekend with his father. In a hurry to arrive before nightfall, his father is driving much too fast. As the car hurtles through a sleeping village at full speed, they hit a figure by the side of the road. The shape crashes against the hood of the car. Sébastien screams, but his father turns off the headlights and accelerates - could he have not seen anything? What will happen between father and son in the weeks that follow? How will the burden of this terrible secret affect their relationship? Their hit-and-run may drive them down a road neither is prepared to handle....
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Plot Summary
A hit-and-run accident shatters the lives of two families. The driver, a respected surgeon, flees the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction and guilt. As the investigation intensifies, the surgeon's carefully constructed life begins to unravel, forcing him to confront the devastating consequences of his actions and the moral choices he must make.
Critical Reception
Délit de fuite received a mixed but generally positive reception, with critics often highlighting its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Thierry Frémont. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but overall it was considered a gripping and well-executed thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and intense atmosphere.
Thierry Frémont's performance as the guilt-ridden surgeon was widely commended.
Some critics noted a familiar plot structure but appreciated the film's emotional depth.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally a television movie produced by France 2, later receiving a theatrical release in some countries.
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