Landing the jackpot doesn't necessarily bring happiness to the whole family. In Dear Parents, André Dussollier and Miou-Miou play parents whose sudden fortune puts their children at a crossroads. The comedy from Emmanuel Patron will air on Canal+ on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM.
Alice and Vincent Gauthier summon their three children in a rush. The siblings fear bad news, only to discover their parents have just come into a substantial windfall. The relief is short-lived: the couple intends to keep the money. Their refusal to share upends the reunion and calls into question what each expects from the others.
Arnaud Ducret, Pauline Clément and Thomas Solivérès round out the family cast. Co-written by Emmanuel and Armelle Patron, the film adapts their play Chers Parents. It picks up from the starting premise: a piece of good news that lays bare the tensions between parents and children over money and family solidarity.
Released in French cinemas on February 25, 2026, this 1h26 feature marks its premiere by opening the Alpe d’Huez Festival 2026. Emmanuel Patron himself brings to the screen this family comedy, extending the journey of the work he co-created with Armelle Patron for the stage.
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