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What's in a Name

Movie"A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair."
Audience Score
73
NR 1 hr 49 minDrama, Comedy
Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable ...

Movie Details

Original Language:French
Production Companies:Chapter 2, Pathé, M6 Films, Nexus Factory, M6, uFilm, uFund, Canal+, TF1 Films Production