Abel and Junon had two children, Joseph and Elizabeth. Victim of a rare genetic condition, Joseph's only hope was a bone marrow transplant. As they and Elizabeth were incompatible, his parents conceived a third child in the hope of saving their son. But little Henri too was unable to help his brother, and Joseph died at the age of seven. The Vuillard family has never recovered. Many years have passed, and family relationships are more strained than ever. In particular, those between Elizabeth, authoritarian head of the family and Henri, a cynical drop out who divides his time between women and drink. After a violent argument, Elizabeth banishes her feckless brother, cutting him off from his nephew, her son Paul - a tortured adolescent beset by serious mental problems.
PRO REVIEWS:
----------------------------------------
"A Christmas Tale" skates on thin ice across a crowded lake, arrives safely on the far shore, and shares a cup of hot cocoa and marshmallows with Death. (...) Rating: ***1/2 (out of four)." (Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times)
----------------------------------------
Your Movie Soulmates' Ratings (like-minded people with closest affinity to you):
Register and you will be able to find recommended movies & access movie soulmates' ratings based on your personal movie taste.
Your Friends' Ratings:
Register and you will be able to see any rating from your friends, family members, ..anytime.
7.5
(22 votes)
YOUR RATING
Rate this movie and you will be able to find recommended movies & access movie soulmates' ratings based on your personal movie taste. Register
A Christmas Tale
