In the Name of the Land
Seen it?2019 | 103 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Pierre is 25 when he returns from Wyoming to his fiancée and take over the family farm. Twenty years later, the farm expanded and so did the family. It's the time of happy days, at least at the beginning. The debts accumulate and Pierre is exhausted at work. Despite the love of his wife and children, he is slowly falling...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Édouard Bergeon
- Guillaume CanetPierre Jarjeau
- Veerle BaetensClaire Jarjeau
- Anthony BajonThomas Jarjeau
- RufusJacques Jarjeau
- Samir GuesmiMehdi
- Yona KervernEmma Jarjeau
- Solal ForteRémy
- Marie-Christine OrryMartine Jarjeau
- Emmanuel CourcolNotary
- Michel LerousseauDoctor