On the Tip of the Tongue (1976)

  • NR
  • 04/22/1976 (BE)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 30m

Overview

The love story between a withdrawn and taciturn teenager and a lonely woman of 20 years older. An endearing painting of an awakening to sensuality, against the backdrop of everyday life of the small provincials: Fernand, fifteen the age of stealthy glances, lies and infinite dreams is a solitary, observant, different boy from other teenagers of his age while being so close to them. Locked in his room, he collects pictures of beautiful naked actresses to drown his boredom. His desire will come true in the presence of Catherine, a rich and mysteriously lonely woman next door. As a worker's son, withdrawn and taciturn, will discover a world that is new to him. He watches, spies, observes the comings and goings of the body of hers who, in certain circumstances ignores him. Through their encounters and helping jealousy, this almost filial love will turn into an irresistible physical attraction.

Jean-Marie Degèsves

Director, Writer

Pierre Joassin

Writer

Cast

Marie Dubois's headshot

Marie Dubois

Catherine
Olivier de Saedeleer's headshot

Olivier de Saedeleer

Fernand
Francine Blistin's headshot

Francine Blistin

Fernand's mother
Georges Aubrey's headshot

Georges Aubrey

Fernand's father
Nathalie Clausse's headshot

Nathalie Clausse

Solange
Martine Regnier's headshot

Martine Regnier

Christine /Fernand's friend
Véronique Bailly's headshot

Véronique Bailly

Georgette /Fernand's friend

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