Water Child (1995)
1h 43m
Running Time
May 26, 1995Release Date
Water Child (1995)
1h 43m
Running Time
May 26, 1995Release Date
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Plot.
A 12-year-old girl finds herself stranded on a lonely Caribbean island with a 20-year old retarded man in this sensitively rendered Canadian drama from Quebec. Emile and Cedrine are first seen during their rescue in which both are nearly in a coma. Their story of how they got there and survived is told via flashback. The two were the only survivors of a plane crash and at first Cedrine is terrified of Emile, thinking he might lose control and rape her. Fortunately, Emile is gentle and the two become friends, playmates, and eventually lovers in scenes that exploit neither character.
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Release DateMay 26, 1995
Original NameL'enfant d'eau
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 43m
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Water Child (French: L'Enfant d'eau) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Robert Ménard and released in 1995. The film stars David La Haye as Émile, a mentally handicapped young adult who survives a plane crash, finding himself on an otherwise deserted island with Cendrine (Marie-France Monette), a teenage girl.The film's cast also includes Gilbert Sicotte, Danielle Proulx and Monique Spaziani.
The film received two Genie Award nominations at the 16th Genie Awards: Best Actor (La Haye) and Best Original Score (Richard Grégoire). La Haye won the award for Best Actor.