The Ultimate Accessory

A wealthy and fashionable couple living in Paris decides to adopt a seven-year-old boy from Russia named Alekseï. While Aleksandra and Cyrille seek to add a child to their sophisticated lifestyle, the arrival of the boy disrupts their orderly, childless home. Aleksandra quickly finds that the reality of motherhood and the personality of their adopted son are different from what she had imagined, leading to domestic chaos and social difficulties.

This 2013 French comedy was written and directed by Valérie Lemercier, who also stars as Aleksandra. It is the second film she directed, following From Behind and preceding Marie-Francine and Aline. The cast includes Gilles Lellouche as Cyrille, along with Marina Foïs, Nanou Garcia, Brigitte Roüan, and Chantal Ladesou. A total of 54 actors are credited in the production.

Produced by SCOPE Pictures and Rectangle Productions with a budget of 1 million USD, the film received a mixed response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.8/10 based on 812 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 5.2/10 from 165 votes.