Movie poster for What's in a Name
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7.3/10

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What's in a Name (2012)

Comedy
109 min

"A child is the beginning of happiness. A name is the beginning of despair."

Plot Summary

Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...

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ComedyAlexandre de La PatellièrePatrick BruelValérie Benguigui2012

Director

Alexandre de La Patellière

Top Cast

Patrick BruelValérie BenguiguiCharles BerlingGuillaume de TonquédecJudith El Zein

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