Thirst for Life

This drama follows Lisa, a mother of two struggling with alcoholism. As her condition worsens, she becomes unable to care for her children. Her husband, Vincent, is focused on his professional life and avoids addressing the severity of the problem. Consequently, their young son, Thomas, is forced to take on adult responsibilities by looking after his infant sister.

The film was directed by Lorenzo Gabriele, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Elena Hassan. It stars Claire Keim as Lisa and Grégory Montel as Vincent, with Hélie Thonnat playing Thomas. A French and Swiss co-production, the project involved companies including France Télévisions and RTS. The TV movie has a runtime of 84 minutes and featured a credited cast of 20 people. Audience reception has been moderate, with a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 129 votes.