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What's in a Name

A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair.

★ 7.3 2012 110 min Comedy

Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...

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Release
2012-04-25
TMDB score
7.3/10
Original language
FR
Status
Released
Production
France, Belgium
Studio
Chapter 2, Pathé, M6 Films

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