On the Wandering Paths

Pierre is a well-known writer and explorer who spends his life traveling the world. Following a drunken accident where he falls from a building, he spends a significant amount of time in a deep coma. Upon waking, he struggles to walk, but he ignores the warnings of his family and doctors to embark on a journey across France. He travels roughly 1,300 kilometers on forgotten paths, starting in Provence and moving toward the coast of Normandy. Along the way, he encounters various people and spends time with his sister, Céline, and his friend, Arnaud, as he attempts to rediscover himself through the natural landscape.

This drama was directed by Denis Imbert, who previously directed Vicky and Her Mystery in 2021. The screenplay was written by Imbert and Diastème. The film stars Jean Dujardin as Pierre, with Izïa Higelin, Jonathan Zaccaï, Anny Duperey, Dylan Robert, and Joséphine Japy in supporting roles. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,700 votes, while it has a rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB from 210 votes.