In the French film The Baby (La petite), we follow a story about loss and hope intertwined with interesting moral dilemmas. The plot follows a grieving man (Fabrice Luchini) who, after the sudden death of his son and husband, travels to Belgium in search of the surrogate mother carrying the baby they were expecting, his granddaughter. However, things are not so straightforward, as the mother (Mara Taquin) is unsure about handing over the baby to a new person. The film explores how we cope with grief and attempt to prolong the presence of our loved ones after they’re gone, while also offering reflections on what family truly means—whether by blood or chosen bonds. Beyond all that, it’s guaranteed to move you deeply.
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A grieving Joseph questions his role as a grandfather to his deceased son's unborn child in Belgium.
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Joseph learns that his son and his companion have just perished in an accident. They were expecting a child via a surrogate mother in Belgium. What will become of their future baby? Is Joseph the legitimate grandfather? Carried by the promise of this birth which will prolong the existence of his son, the sexagenarian goes to meet the young Flemish woman with a fierce and indomitable character.