
Genres: Drama, Romance
Languages: French
Year: 1997
Vote: 6.5
Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize
Western
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Overview
Catalonian Paco is a traveling rep for a shoe manufacturer. When he stops to pick up Russian emigree hitchhiker Nino, Paco soon finds himself on the side of the road with everything stolen out from under him. Local gift shop owner Marinette gives the Spaniard a lift. Their mutual attraction manifests itself quickly, and Paco, who was fired over the stolen-car episode, hangs around. When he happens to spot Nino in the same town, he beats up the scrawny Russian, who lands in the hospital. Oddly enough, this marks the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Paco and Nino soon take the trip down the road together
Indie vibes check
The film was independently produced with a focus on European cinema, giving it a more indie feel.