Synopsis
A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.
Facts
Setting
Africa
Filming location
San Francisco, California, Germany, Paris, Zimbabwe, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt
Production
Les Films 13
Original language
French
Stills
Festival History
- César Awards 1989 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 1989 generic
