Les Sagards

Les Sagards (2000) is a drama film directed by Dominique Ladoge rated 9.0/10.

Mehdi, 17, is sentenced to perform hours of community service for a minor offense. He arrives in Auvergne where he must serve his sentence - six weeks with a taciturn lumberjack, Abel Vagnier, owner of a sawmill which he operates alone with Tonton, a former wrestler. Abel, overwhelmed, accepts the placement of Mehdi, who discovers work, the countryside and life the hard way, the shock is harsh. He finds himself immersed in a universe where his bearings no longer apply. Communication, initially difficult, is slowly established despite everyone's failings...

Cast

Samir Djama

Mehdi

Jean-Roger Milo

Abel Vagney

Jacques Bonnot

Tonton

Florence Thomassin

Marie

Jean-Marie Juan

L'Educateur

Laurène Ladoge

Charlotte

Christophe Graziani

L'Educateur de Paris

Jacques Ladoge

Jacquot