An Ideal Father

An Ideal Father is a drama about Michel, a cheerful man who runs the only café in a small town in Normandy. His life changes drastically following the murder of his teenage daughter. While the local community initially offers support, spreading rumors soon turn the town against him. Michel transforms from a respected father into the primary suspect in the eyes of the public.

Directed by Hélène Fillières, this production is her second film following Til Death Do Us Part. The screenplay was written by Fillières and Claude Scasso. The movie stars Laurent Gerra in the lead role as Michel, with Eddy Mitchell playing Jeff, the local priest and Michel's close friend. Other cast members include Laure-Lucile Simon, Jérôme Kircher, Tess Barthélémy, and Bérangère Bonvoisin.

Produced by Albertine Productions, RTBF, and France Télévisions, the film is a joint effort between Belgium and France. It has a runtime of 90 minutes. Based on audience feedback, the film holds a rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB from 122 votes.