
A Second Chance
Directed by Claude Lelouch
Produced by Les Films 13
A tender, introspective drama about redemption and reconnection, following a woman rebuilding her life and relationship with her son after eighteen years of imprisonment.
Imprisoned as an accessory to murder, Catherine gives birth to a son she conceived in prison. Eighteen years later, her sentence served, she is reunited with the boy, Simon, who has remained in an orphanage the entire time. She is accompanied by toothsome prison buddy Sarah, and gradually these people whose lives have been frozen in time "thaw" and get on with the business of living.
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Is A Second Chance sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does A Second Chance end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is A Second Chance easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is A Second Chance scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is A Second Chance violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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Like A Second Chance
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Second Chance
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Second Chance, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Second Chance, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Second Chance, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































