La Loi de Julien, Le bon fils

Julien is a police captain haunted by the unsolved murder of his daughter years prior. When a new case bears striking similarities to his daughter's death, he becomes obsessed with finding the killer, blurring the lines between justice and revenge. He must confront his own demons and navigate a dangerous investigation that threatens to consume him entirely.

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Samuel Le Bihan. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven.

• Praised for its dark and suspenseful tone.
• Samuel Le Bihan's performance as the driven detective is a highlight.
• Some viewers found the plot to be too formulaic for the thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally favorable, with many appreciating the film's gritty portrayal of a detective's personal struggle and the suspenseful narrative. Some viewers noted that while effective, it didn't break new ground within the crime thriller genre.

The film is also known internationally under the title 'The Son of the Law'.