Western

Genres: Drama, Romance

Languages: French

Year: 1997

Vote: 6.5

Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize

Western

The showmakers

Manuel Poirier
Sergi López
Sacha Bourdo
Élisabeth Vitali
Marie Matheron

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.

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