After a bitter divorce, Miriam (Léa Drucker) and Antoine (Denis Ménochet) battle for sole custody of their son, Julien (Thomas Gioria). Miriam claims the father is violent but lacks proof. Antoine accuses her of manipulating their son for her own ends. Both sides seem to be hiding something with the truth buried in a web of deceit and jealousy. When the judge awards joint custody, Julien becomes a pawn in a tense conflict that soon brings the family's fraught past to light.Critically acclaimed and winner of numerous awards, CUSTODY is a gripping, tension-filled drama that heralds a stunning new cinematic voice in Xavier Legrand. Legrand's mastery of building suspense, supported by exceptional performances from the cast, marks this out as an absolute must-see.
Highlights
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Miriam claims the father is violent but lacks proof.
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Antoine accuses her of manipulating their son for her own ends.
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Both sides seem to be hiding something with the truth buried in a web of deceit and jealousy.
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