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Scale Model Sadness

Scale Model Sadness

1987 1h 23mDrama

Jeannot has Down’s Syndrome. Living in a claustrophobic suburban setting, he is treated like a child by his parents and denied any responsibilities of his own. Things change when a young woman named Pauline is hired to take care of Jeannot, and his world opens up beyond the restrictive one imposed upon him.

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Synopsis

Jeannot has Down’s Syndrome. Living in a claustrophobic suburban setting, he is treated like a child by his parents and denied any responsibilities of his own. Things change when a young woman named Pauline is hired to take care of Jeannot, and his world opens up beyond the restrictive one imposed upon him.

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quebecdown syndromesuburbfamily

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Robert MorinRobert MorinDirectorJean-Pierre St-LouisCinematography

Cast

Yvon LeducJeannot
Gisèle DufourMaman
Marcia PiloteMarcia PilotePauline
Patrice CoquereauPatrice CoquereauFrançois
Marc LegaultMarc LegaultDad

Director

Robert Morin

Release date

1 Jan 1987

Runtime

1h 23m

Studio

Coop Vidéo de Montréal, ONF | NFB

Language

French

Country

Canada

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