Before the Time Comes (1975)

9.0/10 • 87 min • Drama

Overview

Hélène is a woman who already has, in her view, quite enough children. For some time she has secretly been taking birth control pills, but now she is too old to use them safely. When her husband Gabriel discovers the pills, he is distressed, since he wants a large family. The two of them discuss their differing attitudes and desires but come to no resolution.

Cast

Luce Guilbeault

Paule Baillargeon

Monique, Helene's sister

Pierre Gobeil

Gabriel, Helene's husband

J. Léo Gagnon

Paul Gauthier

Catherine Potvin

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