IMDb 6.1 2023 HD

Life in Canada

Life in Canada

2023
Comedy Drama
23 min NR France
5.429 / 10
6.1 IMDB

Sarah goes to her parents' anniversary weekend accompanied by Hermione, her girlfriend's ten-year-old daughter. But the absence of the latter does not take long to raise questions.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Frédéric Rosset
Starring
Allison Chassagne / Sarah Zapata / Sébastien Chassagne / Guilaine Londez / Philippe Rebbot / Chloé Larrère / Satya Dusaugey / Emma Ebouaney

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

Intriguing Thought-provoking Subtle Tense Domestic Emotional Slow-burn Sensitive Realistic Unspoken Complex Reserved

Reviews

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Phoebe Holloway
Mar 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

There's a quiet ambition to 'Life in Canada' that is commendable, even if it doesn't always hit its mark. The film sets up an intriguing scenario with Sarah bringing Hermione to her parents' anniversary, and the ensuing questions…

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Arthur Penhaligon
Mar 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Life in Canada' is a masterclass in restrained storytelling and character-driven drama. The performances, particularly from the lead actors, are exceptional, conveying a wealth of emotion through subtle glances and pregnant pauses. The central dynamic involving Sarah, Hermione,…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Life in Canada' boasts a talented cast, including the notable contributions of Sébastien Chassagne and Guilaine Londez, its narrative momentum occasionally falters. The premise, centred on Sarah's visit with her girlfriend's daughter, Hermione, promises intrigue, and there…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that understands the power of a carefully constructed scene. 'Life in Canada' uses the seemingly mundane setting of a family anniversary to unearth a wealth of dramatic potential. Sarah Zapata delivers a performance of…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Life in Canada' presents a compelling domestic drama that hinges on subtle performances and an atmosphere thick with unspoken history. Allison Chassagne as Sarah navigates familial expectations with a quiet intensity, while the young Hermione's presence acts as…

FAQs

Hermione, as the ten-year-old daughter of Sarah's girlfriend, serves as a catalyst for the unfolding narrative. Her presence at the anniversary weekend is clearly not just a casual addition. The immediate questions her presence generates imply she is central to revealing or confronting underlying issues, acting as a focal point for the drama and perhaps forcing characters to confront truths they would rather keep hidden.