Deeper than it first appears. And even playing a dullard, Darroussin dazzles.

It's made with a sure and steady hand that never takes shortcuts with its important message.

Robert Gudiguian's affecting blend of social grit and domestic tenderness steers clear of sentimentality - just.

While the central conflict that the film attempts to explore may not be that compelling, it's still an engaging film and works as a slice-of-life drama.