Water Child (1995)

6.8/10 103 min Drama Romance

Overview

A 12-year-old girl finds herself stranded on a lonely Caribbean island with a 20-year old retarded man in this sensitively rendered Canadian drama from Quebec. Emile and Cedrine are first seen during their rescue in which both are nearly in a coma. Their story of how they got there and survived is told via flashback. The two were the only survivors of a plane crash and at first Cedrine is terrified of Emile, thinking he might lose control and rape her. Fortunately, Emile is gentle and the two become friends, playmates, and eventually lovers in scenes that exploit neither character.

Cast

David La Haye

Emile

Marie-France Monette

Cendrine

Danielle Proulx

Pauline

Monique Spaziani

Suzanne

Gilbert Sicotte

Thomas

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