(La Petite et le Vieux)

Steeped in nostalgia, the film is visually lovely, thanks to an impeccable historical

reconstruction of working-class Quebec in the 1980s. The neighbourhood is called

Limoilou- a blue-collar neighbourhood with a very diverse population and picturesque

charm.

A coming of age story, young Jo dreams of saving her unhappy father from his

monotonous job and helping him become the writer he dreams about. When Jo sees

him crying on a bus on his way home, she gets a paper route hoping the money she

earns might help him fulfill his dream. A very gruff and prickly elderly neighbour, with a

hidden tender heart, becomes her friend and ally in her quest.

Based on a novel of the same name, the film is an homage to community and the power

of imagination. Blue Sky Jo generates a humorous, feel good attitude. But tears may

also stream down your cheeks at some point. Keep the tissues close.

Wednesday May 7 at 6:30 at Landmark Grand 10 Cinema

One hour and 45 minutes

Quebec

French with English subtitles