L'Espérance (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2004, L'Espérance is a drama film directed by Stefan Pleszczynski, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The village of L'Espérance is perched between the mountains and the great river. Its inhabitants include young people - who don't have much of a future - as well as many widows and old men. The village continues to be haunted by the tragic death of 13 miners. One day, a stranger arrives. The young man, at once charming and mysterious, has an immediate effect upon the village. The longer he stays in the village, the stronger blow the winds of desire. The village's prevailing melancholy gives way to love and happiness. However, not everyone is pleased by the arrival of the stranger, who becomes more and more inquisitive about the tragedy of the old mine. What are his real motives? Is he really who he claims to be? As passion and doubt collide, the entire village is transformed by events which come crashing down like waves against the high cliffs.
Who’s in it. L'Espérance stars Patrick Labbé as Jules Marin / Jacques Martel, Maxime Dumontier as Zak and Isabel Richer as Corrine.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, L'Espérance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Espérance page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Espérance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Espérance (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Espérance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'Espérance worth watching?
- L'Espérance holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'Espérance?
- L'Espérance stars Patrick Labbé, Maxime Dumontier and Isabel Richer.
- When was L'Espérance released?
- L'Espérance was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.