Damien Hauer is a professor of Chinese civilization whose life with his stage director girlfriend Iva Delusi has become rather stagnant and miserable. Things get more complicated for him, however, when she makes him promise to help her immigrant friend Zorica when threats of her deportation arise. To do this he must condescend to speak to his father Sebastien; an important figure in the French Council of State. However, Damien has not spoken to his father in several years and finds it very difficult to accept his quirks and have a good relationship - after all, relationships of any sort are not his strong point. If Damien's task does not go well, he faces permanently severing ties with Sebastien and losing his partner who is becoming increasingly frustrated and hurt by his lack of affection.
'Looking For Hortense' is a touching French comedy drama directed by Pascal Bonitzer ('Secret Defense', 'Made in Paris', 'The Story of Marie and Julien'). Pascal co-wrote the screenplay alongside Agnes de Sacy ('One for the Road', 'It's Easier for a Camel...', 'The Feelings Factory') and it has been previously nominated for two Cesar Awards. 'Looking For Hortense' will be released on DVD on December 2nd 2013.
Starring: Jean-Pierre Bacri, Kristin Scott Thomas, Isabelle Carre, Marin Orcand Tourres, Claude Rich, Arthur Igual, Jackie Berroyer, Jerome Beaujour, Philippe Duclos, Benoit Jacquot, Masahiro Kashiwagi, Iliana Lolitch, Francis Leplay, Josephine Derenne