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The Guardians

France 1915. A mother and daughter take over the work on a farm when their men leave for the front. When Hortense hires Francine, the young ward believes she has finally found a family.

France 1915. The Paridier farm. A mother and her daughter take over when their men leave for the front. They work tirelessly, their lives marked by hard work and their men's rare visits on leave. When Hortense hires Francine, a young ward of the estate to help them, Francine believes she has finally found a family.

In French with English subtitles.

2 hours, 6 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Aug 202100:00

Credits

RoleContributor
Marguerite SandrailMathilde Viseux-Ely
EdgarXavier Maly
La MonetteMarie-Julie Maille
Henri SandrailGilbert Bonneau
Francine RiantIris Bry
Constant SandrailNicolas Giraud
ClovisOlivier Rabourdin
JeanneMadeleine Beauvois
Hortense SandrailNathalie Baye
DirectorXavier Beauvois

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