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Philippe Abrams, a post office manager in southern France, dreams of being transferred to the sunny French Riviera. However, after attempting to manipulate the transfer system, he is punished with a posting to Bergues, a small town in northern France. Expecting freezing weather, unfriendly locals, and an incomprehensible dialect, Philippe reluctantly leaves his family behind. To his surprise, he discovers a warm and welcoming community, makes unexpected friendships, and begins to question his long-held prejudices. But convincing his wife that life in the North is not so terrible proves to be another challenge.
Genre: comedy, romance
Running time: 1 hr 46 min
Country of origin: France
Year: 2008
Age: 18+
Philippe Abrams, a post office manager in southern France, dreams of being transferred to the sunny French Riviera. However, after attempting to manipulate the transfer system, he is punished with a posting to Bergues, a small town in northern France. Expecting freezing weather, unfriendly locals, and an incomprehensible dialect, Philippe reluctantly leaves his family behind. To his surprise, he discovers a warm and welcoming community, makes unexpected friendships, and begins to question his long-held prejudices. But convincing his wife that life in the North is not so terrible proves to be another challenge.
Genre: comedy, romance
Running time: 1 hr 46 min
Country of origin: France
Year: 2008
Age: 18+
Country of origin: USA
Year of production: 1940-1949
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